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Gigler Family History

Gigler Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Geiger or more likely a nickname for a silly person or foolfrom Middle High German gi(e)gel ‘beguiler fool’.

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


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Where is the Gigler family from?

You can see how Gigler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gigler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gigler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gigler families in 1891.
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What did your Gigler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gigler. 48% of Gigler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gigler women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Gigler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gigler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigler 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Gigler. 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 464 military records available for the last name Gigler. For the veterans among your Gigler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Gigler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gigler in 1959 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gigler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigler 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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