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Gia Family History

Gia 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: Xia, Giza, Lia, Via, Zia, Jia, Pia, Gil, Gima, Gaia

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Where is the Gia family from?

You can see how Gia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Gia families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gia's in USA. California had the highest population of Gia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gia 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 Gia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gia. 100% of Gia men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Gia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Gia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gia 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Gia. 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 108 military records available for the last name Gia. For the veterans among your Gia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Gia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gia in 1978 was 19, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gia 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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