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Gigas Family History

Gigas Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gibas, Ligas, Rigas, Gagas, Gikas, Grigas, Giles, Vilas, Minas, Livas

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Where is the Gigas family from?

You can see how Gigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gigas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gigas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gigas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gigas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gigas. 100% of Gigas men worked as a Longshoreman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Longshoreman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Gigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Gigas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 82 military records available for the last name Gigas. For the veterans among your Gigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Gigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gigas in 1972 was 75, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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