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Giegoldt Family History

Giegoldt 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: Gingold, Wieboldt, Ingold, Gerold, Diebold, Ringold, Liebold, Wiebold

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Where is the Giegoldt family from?

You can see how Giegoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giegoldt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giegoldt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giegoldt families living in Indiana. This was about 57% of all the recorded Giegoldt's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Giegoldt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giegoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giegoldt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Giegoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giegoldt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Giegoldt. 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 23 military records available for the last name Giegoldt. For the veterans among your Giegoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giegoldt lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Giegoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giegoldt in 1976 was 64, and 79 in 2001.

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