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Giell Family History

Giell 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: Gill, Guell, Gell, Giel, Grell, Tiell, Gsell, Bell, Kiel, Gall

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Where is the Giell family from?

You can see how Giell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Giell family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Giell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Giell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giell 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 152 census records available for the last name Giell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Giell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Giell. For the veterans among your Giell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giell lifespan?

Average Giell life expectancy in 1980 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giell 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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