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Gikis Family History

Gikis 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: Gikas, Giles, Gioia, Mikos, Mikus, Gips, Riis, Geis, Garis, Gillis

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Where is the Gikis family from?

You can see how Gikis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gikis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gikis families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gikis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gikis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gikis 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 64 census records available for the last name Gikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gikis 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Gikis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gikis. For the veterans among your Gikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gikis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Gikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gikis in 1971 was 87, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gikis 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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