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Giersdorf Family History

Giersdorf 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: Zielsdorf, Gilsdorf, Arensdorf, Reisdorf, Oberdorf, Bergdorf

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Where is the Giersdorf family from?

You can see how Giersdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giersdorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Giersdorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Giersdorf families living in Nebraska. This was about 58% of all the recorded Giersdorf's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Giersdorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giersdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giersdorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giersdorf. 59% of Giersdorf men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
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What Giersdorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Giersdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giersdorf 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Giersdorf. 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 85 military records available for the last name Giersdorf. For the veterans among your Giersdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giersdorf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Giersdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Giersdorf in 1965 was 51, and 65 in 2003.

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