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Giger Family History

Giger Surname Meaning

Swiss German or Americanized form of German Geiger. This surname is also found in France.

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


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Where is the Giger family from?

You can see how Giger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Giger families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Giger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giger 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 Giger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giger. 39% of Giger men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Giger women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giger were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Operator
    9%

What Giger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Giger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Giger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giger. For the veterans among your Giger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Giger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Giger in 1951 was 39, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giger 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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