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Gihl Family History

Gihl 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: Gill, Gehl, Gohl, Guhl, Gil, Giel, Bihl, Pihl, Kiel, Gall

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Where is the Gihl family from?

You can see how Gihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gihl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gihl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gihl family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gihl's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Gihl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gihl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gihl. 100% of Gihl 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Gihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gihl 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Gihl. 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 37 military records available for the last name Gihl. For the veterans among your Gihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gihl lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Gihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gihl in 1967 was 92, and 69 in 2003.

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