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Gigele Family History

Gigele 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: Miele, Gugel, Igel, Gipple, Gingell, Eisele, Hagele, Giel, Wiele

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Where is the Gigele family from?

You can see how Gigele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigele family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Gigele family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gigele families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigele 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 23 census records available for the last name Gigele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigele 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gigele. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gigele. For the veterans among your Gigele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigele lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Gigele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gigele in 1969 was 64, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigele 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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