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Gyger Family History

Gyger Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Geiger.

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


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Where is the Gyger family from?

You can see how Gyger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gyger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Gyger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Gyger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gyger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gyger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gyger 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 Gyger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gyger. 39% of Gyger men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Gyger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gyger were Manager and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Gyger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gyger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gyger 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 507 immigration records available for the last name Gyger. 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 321 military records available for the last name Gyger. For the veterans among your Gyger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gyger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gyger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gyger in 1953 was 49, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gyger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gyger 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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