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Giedraitis Family History

Giedraitis 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: Petraitis, Gudaitis, Gerrits, Moraitis, Piedrahita, Zemaitis

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Where is the Giedraitis family from?

You can see how Giedraitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giedraitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Giedraitis families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Giedraitis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Giedraitis families in 1920.
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What did your Giedraitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giedraitis. 50% of Giedraitis men worked as a Mill Hand. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mill Hand
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Giedraitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giedraitis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Giedraitis. 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 59 military records available for the last name Giedraitis. For the veterans among your Giedraitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giedraitis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Giedraitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Giedraitis in 1959 was 48, and 83 in 2003.

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