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Giehm Family History

Giehm 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: Riehm, Gehm, Diehm, Ziehm, Boehm, Rehm, Kiehl, Gehl, Brehm, Kiehn

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Where is the Giehm family from?

You can see how Giehm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giehm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giehm family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giehm's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Giehm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giehm 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 91 census records available for the last name Giehm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giehm 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Giehm. 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 98 military records available for the last name Giehm. For the veterans among your Giehm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giehm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Giehm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giehm in 1968 was 83, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giehm 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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