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Giager Family History

Giager 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: Ginger, Gager, Gilger, Giger, Gieger, Hager, Prager, Gaber, Gitter

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Where is the Giager family from?

You can see how Giager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giager family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giager families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Giager families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Giager's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Giager families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giager 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 75 census records available for the last name Giager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giager 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Giager. 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 16 military records available for the last name Giager. For the veterans among your Giager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giager lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Giager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giager in 1975 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giager 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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