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Giewald Family History

Giewald 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: Niewald, Ewald, Seewald, Gerald, Dewald, Grewal, Sewald, Oswald

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Where is the Giewald family from?

You can see how Giewald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giewald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giewald family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Giewald's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Giewald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giewald 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 28 census records available for the last name Giewald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giewald 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Giewald. 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 21 military records available for the last name Giewald. For the veterans among your Giewald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giewald lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Giewald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Giewald in 1975 was 94, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giewald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giewald 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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