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Gigus Family History

Gigus 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: Vigus, Giles, Biggs, Angus, Mikus, Gaus, Gips, Titus, Bigos, Bogus

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Where is the Gigus family from?

You can see how Gigus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gigus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gigus family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigus's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gigus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigus 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 66 census records available for the last name Gigus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Gigus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gigus. For the veterans among your Gigus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Gigus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gigus in 1966 was 67, and 79 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigus 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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