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Giebelhaus Family History

Giebelhaus 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: Wiebelhaus, Gildehaus, Gelhaus, Obenhaus, Giebel, Niehaus, Nieblas

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Where is the Giebelhaus family from?

You can see how Giebelhaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giebelhaus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giebelhaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Giebelhaus families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Giebelhaus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giebelhaus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giebelhaus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giebelhaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giebelhaus. 60% of Giebelhaus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giebelhaus women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 759 census records available for the last name Giebelhaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giebelhaus 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Giebelhaus. 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 73 military records available for the last name Giebelhaus. For the veterans among your Giebelhaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giebelhaus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Giebelhaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Giebelhaus in 1962 was 77, and 91 in 2004.

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