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Giedrich Family History

Giedrich 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: Diedrich, Wiedrich, Dietrich, Goldrich, Friedrich, Goodrich, Gerich

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Where is the Giedrich family from?

You can see how Giedrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giedrich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giedrich family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giedrich's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Giedrich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giedrich 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 30 census records available for the last name Giedrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giedrich 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Giedrich. 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 2 military records available for the last name Giedrich. For the veterans among your Giedrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giedrich lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Giedrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Giedrich in 1970 was 70, and 85 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giedrich 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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