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Gierut Family History

Gierut 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: Glerum, Gerst, Girt, Gerlt, Giere, Gier, Mikrut, Goerdt, Gierke

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Where is the Gierut family from?

You can see how Gierut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Gierut families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gierut's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gierut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gierut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gierut. 58% of Gierut men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Gierut women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gierut were Truck Driver and Assembler. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bartender
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Assembler
    29%
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What Gierut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Gierut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierut 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Gierut. 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 86 military records available for the last name Gierut. For the veterans among your Gierut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierut lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gierut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gierut in 1957 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

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