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Gygi Family History

Gygi Surname Meaning

Swiss German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gygi family from?

You can see how Gygi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gygi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Gygi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gygi families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Gygi's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Gygi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gygi 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 Gygi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gygi. 72% of Gygi men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

What Gygi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Gygi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gygi 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Gygi. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gygi. For the veterans among your Gygi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gygi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Gygi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gygi in 1965 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gygi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gygi 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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