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Gieles Family History

Gieles 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, Gilles, Miles, Giesel, Bieler, Nieves, Wiles, Giebel, Giller

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Where is the Gieles family from?

You can see how Gieles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gieles family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gieles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gieles families living in New Jersey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Gieles's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Gieles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Gieles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gieles 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Gieles. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gieles. For the veterans among your Gieles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gieles 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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