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Gikher Family History

Gikher 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: Fisher, Risher, Gitter, Richer, Giller, Ginger, Eicher, Gilmer, Kiker

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Gikher. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Gikher. For the veterans among your Gikher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gikher lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Gikher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gikher in 1981 was 77, and 47 in 2003.

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