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Gierau Family History

Gierau 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: Mierau, Grau, Riera, Gera, Kieran, Gerou, Mieras, Gierach, Viera

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Where is the Gierau family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierau 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 21 census records available for the last name Gierau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Gierau. 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 9 military records available for the last name Gierau. For the veterans among your Gierau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierau lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gierau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gierau in 1972 was 80, and 65 in 1999.

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