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Giggie Family History

Giggie 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: Biggie, Wiggin, Figge, Biggio, Heggie, Giglio, Giggey, Roggie, Liggio

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Where is the Giggie family from?

You can see how Giggie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giggie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Giggie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Giggie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Giggie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Giggie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giggie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Giggie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Giggie. 58% of Giggie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Giggie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Giggie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giggie 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Giggie. 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 76 military records available for the last name Giggie. For the veterans among your Giggie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giggie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Giggie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Giggie in 1964 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giggie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giggie 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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