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Giering Family History

Giering Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gehring.

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


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Where is the Giering family from?

You can see how Giering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giering family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Giering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Giering families living in Glamorgan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Giering's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Giering families in 1891.
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What did your Giering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giering. 25% of Giering men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giering women worked as a Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Jeweler
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Giering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giering 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Giering. 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 651 military records available for the last name Giering. For the veterans among your Giering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giering lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Giering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Giering in 1959 was 37, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giering 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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