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Giggetts Family History

Giggetts 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: Jiggetts, Liggett, Margetts, Leggett, Digges, Siggers, Tigges

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Where is the Giggetts family from?

You can see how Giggetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giggetts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Giggetts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Giggetts families living in Virginia. This was about 55% of all the recorded Giggetts's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Giggetts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giggetts 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 Giggetts ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Giggetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giggetts 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Giggetts. 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 33 military records available for the last name Giggetts. For the veterans among your Giggetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giggetts lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Giggetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Giggetts in 1954 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giggetts 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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