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Gigel Family History

Gigel 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: Gugel, Igel, Giel, Gibel, Gogel, Gagel, Rigel, Gisel, Giger, Sigel

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Where is the Gigel family from?

You can see how Gigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gigel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Gigel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 53% of all the recorded Gigel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gigel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Gigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gigel. 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 67 military records available for the last name Gigel. For the veterans among your Gigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Gigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Gigel in 1965 was 75, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigel 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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