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Gieben Family History

Gieben 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: Giebel, Giesen, Sieben, Rieben, Green, Giesel, Leben, Bieber, Gimbel

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Where is the Gieben family from?

You can see how Gieben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Gieben family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gieben's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gieben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gieben 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 39 census records available for the last name Gieben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieben 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gieben. 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 12 military records available for the last name Gieben. For the veterans among your Gieben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gieben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Gieben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gieben in 1964 was 90, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieben 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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