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Giyer Family History

Giyer 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: Goyer, Geyer, Guyer, Iyer, Gier, Giger, Gayer, Sayer, Lier, Giles

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Where is the Giyer family from?

You can see how Giyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Giyer families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Giyer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Giyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Giyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Giyer. 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 13 military records available for the last name Giyer. For the veterans among your Giyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giyer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Giyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giyer in 1978 was 88, and 69 in 2002.

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