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Giebfried Family History

Giebfried Name 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: Siegfried, Gottfried, Leibfried, Seyfried, Seifried, Seefried

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Where is the Giebfried family from?

You can see how Giebfried families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giebfried family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giebfried families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Giebfried families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Giebfried's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giebfried families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giebfried surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giebfried ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Giebfried ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Giebfried. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giebfried 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Giebfried. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Giebfried. For the veterans among your Giebfried ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giebfried lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Giebfried life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Giebfried in 1970 was 72, and 98 in 1998.

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