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Giggey Family History

Giggey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Gigy or Gygi which is most probably an unflattering nickname from Middle High German giege ‘fool’.

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


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Where is the Giggey family from?

You can see how Giggey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giggey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Giggey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 36 Giggey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 92% of all the recorded Giggey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Giggey families in 1911.
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What did your Giggey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Giggey. 72% of Giggey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Painter
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giggey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giggey 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Giggey. 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 522 military records available for the last name Giggey. For the veterans among your Giggey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giggey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Giggey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Giggey in 1949 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giggey 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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