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Giesenberg Family History

Giesenberg 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: Riesenberg, Eisenberg, Nierenberg, Wesenberg, Isenberg, Bielenberg

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Where is the Giesenberg family from?

You can see how Giesenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giesenberg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Giesenberg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Giesenberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Giesenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giesenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giesenberg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Giesenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giesenberg 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Giesenberg. 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 67 military records available for the last name Giesenberg. For the veterans among your Giesenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giesenberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Giesenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Giesenberg in 1966 was 42, and 54 in 2004.

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