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Giersbach Family History

Giersbach 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: Gersbach, Griesbach, Giersch, Gierach, Gerlach, Weisbach, Auerbach

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Where is the Giersbach family from?

You can see how Giersbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giersbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Giersbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Giersbach families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Giersbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giersbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giersbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giersbach ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Giersbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giersbach 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Giersbach. 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 61 military records available for the last name Giersbach. For the veterans among your Giersbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giersbach lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Giersbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Giersbach in 1970 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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