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Gikler Family History

Gikler 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: Giller, Gigler, Gisler, Givler, Gibler, Geller, Giles, Miller, Galler

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Where is the Gikler family from?

You can see how Gikler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gikler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gikler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Gikler family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gikler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gikler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gikler 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 Gikler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gikler. 100% of Gikler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gikler women worked as a House Wife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    100%

What Gikler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Gikler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gikler 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gikler. 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 3 military records available for the last name Gikler. For the veterans among your Gikler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gikler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Gikler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gikler in 1965 was 59, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gikler 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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