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Giefer Family History

Giefer Surname Meaning

German: from a Low German form of the personal name Gebhardt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Giefer family from?

You can see how Giefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giefer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giefer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Giefer families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Giefer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giefer families in 1880.
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What did your Giefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giefer. 33% of Giefer men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Giefer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giefer were Machinist and Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Kitchen Maid
    16%
  • Registered Nurse
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giefer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Giefer. 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 218 military records available for the last name Giefer. For the veterans among your Giefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giefer lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Giefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giefer in 1943 was 41, and 66 in 2003.

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