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Gierach Family History

Gierach Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of the ancient Germanic personal name Gero which is based evidently with some Slavic influence from gār gēr ‘spear lance’.

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


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Where is the Gierach family from?

You can see how Gierach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gierach family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gierach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Gierach families living in Wisconsin. This was about 84% of all the recorded Gierach's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gierach families in 1880.
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What did your Gierach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gierach. 36% of Gierach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Gierach women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gierach were Truck Driver and Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Worker
    50%

What Gierach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Gierach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gierach 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Gierach. 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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Draft Cards

There are 167 military records available for the last name Gierach. For the veterans among your Gierach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gierach lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gierach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gierach in 1964 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gierach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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