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Gihr Family History

Gihr 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: Gohr, Gehr, Gahr, Gier, Gill, Lier, Nohr, Kehr, Garr, Gehl

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Where is the Gihr family from?

You can see how Gihr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gihr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gihr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gihr family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Gihr's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Gihr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gihr 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 56 census records available for the last name Gihr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gihr 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Gihr. 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 68 military records available for the last name Gihr. For the veterans among your Gihr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gihr lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Gihr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gihr in 1981 was 86, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gihr 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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