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Giggins Family History

Giggins Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Giggins family from?

You can see how Giggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giggins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Giggins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Giggins families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Giggins's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Giggins families in 1891.
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What did your Giggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giggins. 100% of Giggins men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Giggins women worked as an Unpaid 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Giggins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Giggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giggins 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Giggins. 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 204 military records available for the last name Giggins. For the veterans among your Giggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giggins lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Giggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giggins in 1982 was 92, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giggins 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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