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Gigis Family History

Gigis 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: Girgis, Giles, Gioia, Regis, Biggs, Gips, Bigos, Riis, Geis, Garis

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Where is the Gigis family from?

You can see how Gigis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gigis families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Gigis family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigis's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Gigis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigis 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 41 census records available for the last name Gigis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigis 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Gigis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gigis. For the veterans among your Gigis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Gigis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gigis in 1961 was 59, and 64 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigis 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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