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Giha Family History

Giha 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: Giza, Gima, Iha, Guha, Ciha, Giba, Riha, Gill, Ida, Ha

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Where is the Giha family from?

You can see how Giha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giha families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Giha's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giha 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 46 census records available for the last name Giha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giha 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Giha. 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 Giha. For the veterans among your Giha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giha lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Giha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giha in 1973 was 66, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giha 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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