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Gierer Family History

Gierer 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: Sierer, Bierer, Gieser, Giere, Zierer, Giefer, Gieger, Kiefer, Giesel

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Where is the Gierer family from?

You can see how Gierer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gierer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gierer families living in Missouri. This was about 16% of all the recorded Gierer's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Gierer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gierer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierer. 58% of Gierer men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Gierer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierer 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Gierer. 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 270 military records available for the last name Gierer. For the veterans among your Gierer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gierer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Gierer in 1962 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

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