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Giker Family History

Giker 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: Kiker, Wiker, Eiker, Piker, Gier, Giger, Riker, Pike, Dicker, Baker

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Where is the Giker family from?

You can see how Giker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giker families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giker's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Giker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giker. 100% of Giker women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Giker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giker 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Giker. 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 3 military records available for the last name Giker. For the veterans among your Giker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giker

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