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Giesecker Family History

Giesecker 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: Biesecker, Giesecke, Keesecker, Besecker, Gieseler, Riegsecker

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Where is the Giesecker family from?

You can see how Giesecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giesecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Giesecker families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Giesecker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Giesecker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Giesecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Giesecker. 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 10 military records available for the last name Giesecker. For the veterans among your Giesecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesecker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giesecker 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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