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Gienger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from either of two places in Württemberg: Giengen (near Heidenheim) or Gingen (near Geislingen).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ginger, Genser, Enger, Wenger, Binger, Winger, Senger, Gerger, Wiener

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Where is the Gienger family from?

You can see how Gienger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gienger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gienger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Gienger families living in Oregon. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gienger's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Gienger families in 1880.
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What did your Gienger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gienger. 55% of Gienger men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gienger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gienger were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gienger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gienger 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Gienger. 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 318 military records available for the last name Gienger. For the veterans among your Gienger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gienger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Gienger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gienger in 1958 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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