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Gigax Family History

Gigax 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: Giza, Higa, Nigam, Gima, Gogan, Gignac, Gibas, Ligas, Rigas, Biga

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Where is the Gigax family from?

You can see how Gigax families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigax family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gigax families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 41 Gigax families living in Ohio. This was about 66% of all the recorded Gigax's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gigax families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigax 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 Gigax ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gigax. 64% of Gigax men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gigax women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gigax were Painter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laboror
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Gigax family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Gigax. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigax 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Gigax. 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 177 military records available for the last name Gigax. For the veterans among your Gigax ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigax lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gigax life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gigax in 1961 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigax 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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