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Gire Family History

Gire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gaier or Geyer.

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


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Where is the Gire family from?

You can see how Gire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Gire families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gire's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Gire families in 1891.
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What did your Gire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gire. 48% of Gire men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Gire women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gire were Attendant and Shoe Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Shoe Worker
    20%

What Gire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gire 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Gire. 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 816 military records available for the last name Gire. For the veterans among your Gire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gire lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gire in 1956 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gire 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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