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Giere Family History

Giere Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a Rhineland field name probably denoting a wedge-shaped field (see Gehr ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Giere family from?

You can see how Giere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Giere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Giere families living in Kent. This was about 23% of all the recorded Giere's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Giere families in 1891.
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What did your Giere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giere. 100% of Giere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Giere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giere 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Giere. 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 476 military records available for the last name Giere. For the veterans among your Giere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giere lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Giere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Giere in 1960 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giere 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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