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Gih Family History

Gih 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: Gil, Gish, Gin, Goh, Ji, Qiu, Li, Kim, Gill, Im

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Where is the Gih family from?

You can see how Gih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gih family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gih family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gih's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gih families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gih 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 153 census records available for the last name Gih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gih 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gih. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gih. For the veterans among your Gih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gih lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Gih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gih in 1975 was 54, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gih 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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