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Giggs Family History

Giggs Surname Meaning

variant of Gigg with excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Giggs family from?

You can see how Giggs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giggs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Giggs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Giggs families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Giggs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giggs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giggs 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 Giggs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giggs. 100% of Giggs men worked as a Plasterer and 94% of Giggs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Giggs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giggs 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Giggs. 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 161 military records available for the last name Giggs. For the veterans among your Giggs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giggs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Giggs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giggs in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giggs 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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