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Giesbers Family History

Giesbers 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: Giesler, Wiebers, Gieser, Riesberg, Siebers, Ginsberg, Gebers

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Where is the Giesbers family from?

You can see how Giesbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesbers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Giesbers families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Giesbers's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Giesbers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesbers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giesbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giesbers. 100% of Giesbers men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Giesbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesbers 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Giesbers. 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 46 military records available for the last name Giesbers. For the veterans among your Giesbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesbers lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Giesbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giesbers in 1959 was 62, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesbers 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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