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Giefen Family History

Giefen 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: Giesen, Giefer, Giffen, Green, Kiefer, Giesel, Giebel, Gilgen, Wiesen

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Giefen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giefen 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Giefen. 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 Giefen. For the veterans among your Giefen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giefen lifespan?

Average Giefen life expectancy in 1975 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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