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Gigg Family History

Gigg Surname Meaning

from Middle English gigge ‘awkward or boorish fellow’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Gigg family from?

You can see how Gigg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gigg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Gigg families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gigg's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Gigg families in 1891.
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What did your Gigg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gigg. 20% of Gigg men worked as a Gardener and 68% of Gigg women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gigg were Builders Labourer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Gigg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigg 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Gigg. 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 552 military records available for the last name Gigg. For the veterans among your Gigg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Gigg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gigg in 1967 was 89, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigg 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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