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Giedres Family History

Giedres 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: Geddes, Goeres, Giere, Gehres, Guedes, Giles, Linares, Idris, Giesel

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Giedres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giedres 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Giedres. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Giedres. For the veterans among your Giedres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giedres lifespan?

Average Giedres life expectancy in 1963 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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