Gierden Family History

Gierden Surname 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: Zierden, Sieren, Gerren, Gividen, Garden, Gietzen, Giesen, Gerfen, Gerken, Gierman

923	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
47	Census and Voter Lists
391	Member Trees

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Where is the Gierden family from?

You can see how Gierden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gierden family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Gierden's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gierden families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gierden 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 Gierden family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 47 census records available for the last name Gierden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierden census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Gierden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 32 military records available for the last name Gierden. For the veterans among your Gierden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierden lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Gierden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gierden in 1977 was 70, and 70 in 1988.

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Gierden Surname Meaning

Where is the Gierden family from?

What Gierden family records will you find?

What is the average Gierden lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Gierden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gierden in 1977 was 70, and 70 in 1988.

Gierden Family History

Gierden Surname Meaning

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Where is the Gierden family from?

What Gierden family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Gierden lifespan?

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Gierden Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Gierden

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Where is the Gierden family from?

What Gierden family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Gierden family history

What is the average Gierden lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Gierden family tree

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