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Gigley Family History

Gigley 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: Wigley, Gidley, Gigler, Giggey, Ginley, Gilley, Sigley, Figley

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Where is the Gigley family from?

You can see how Gigley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gigley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Gigley family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gigley's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gigley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gigley ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Gigley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gigley. 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 43 military records available for the last name Gigley. For the veterans among your Gigley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Gigley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gigley in 1973 was 84, and 95 in 2003.

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