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Giegerich Name Meaning

German: derivative of Gick .

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


Similar surnames: Gingerich, Gingrich, Dieterich, Diederich, Genrich, Wiedrich

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Where is the Giegerich family from?

You can see how Giegerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giegerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giegerich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Giegerich families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Giegerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giegerich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giegerich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giegerich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giegerich. 26% of Giegerich men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Giegerich women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giegerich were Electrician and Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    26%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Printer
    12%
  • Electrician
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giegerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giegerich 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Giegerich. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giegerich. For the veterans among your Giegerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giegerich lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Giegerich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Giegerich in 1954 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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