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Gikow Family History

Gikow 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: Mikos, Giro, Glow, Gerow, Gion, Rakow, Giron, Miko, Bilow, Siko

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Gikow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gikow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Gikow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gikow. For the veterans among your Gikow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gikow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Gikow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gikow in 1973 was 63, and 86 in 2001.

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