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Gielep Family History

Gielep 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: Giles, Giesel, Bieler, Giebel, Giller, Miele, Gillen, Wieler, Giel

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Where is the Gielep family from?

You can see how Gielep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gielep family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gielep families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Gielep's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Gielep families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gielep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Gielep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Gielep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gielep 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Gielep. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gielep. For the veterans among your Gielep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gielep lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Gielep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gielep in 1981 was 61, and 75 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gielep 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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