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Giela Family History

Giela 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: Giel, Piela, Biela, Gill, Kiel, Villa, Gioia, Vila, Field, Vela

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Where is the Giela family from?

You can see how Giela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Giela families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Giela families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Giela's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Giela families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giela 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 34 census records available for the last name Giela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giela 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Giela. 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 12 military records available for the last name Giela. For the veterans among your Giela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giela lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Giela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giela in 1982 was 66, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giela 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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