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Gierin Family History

Gierin 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: Guerin, Giering, Bieri, Merin, Gilpin, Garin, Kieran, Gurin, Genin

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Where is the Gierin family from?

You can see how Gierin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Gierin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gierin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierin 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 39 census records available for the last name Gierin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Gierin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gierin. For the veterans among your Gierin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Gierin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gierin in 1971 was 67, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierin 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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