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Gieb Family History

Gieb 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: Lieb, Grieb, Giel, Gibb, Sieb, Gier, Gies, Goeb, Hieb, Gilb

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Where is the Gieb family from?

You can see how Gieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gieb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Gieb families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gieb's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Gieb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieb 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 Gieb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gieb. 20% of Gieb men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Gieb women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Gieb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Gieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieb 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Gieb. 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 202 military records available for the last name Gieb. For the veterans among your Gieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Gieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gieb in 1964 was 74, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gieb

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieb 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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