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Gierse Family History

Gierse 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: Giese, Giere, Gierke, Giesel, Gorse, Pierce, Pierre, Liese, Kierce

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Where is the Gierse family from?

You can see how Gierse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gierse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Gierse families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierse's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Gierse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gierse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gierse. 50% of Gierse men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Gierse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Gierse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierse 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Gierse. 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 125 military records available for the last name Gierse. For the veterans among your Gierse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gierse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gierse in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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