Giel Family History

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Giel Name Meaning

from a medieval personal name of which the original form was Latin Aegidius, from Greek aigidion ‘kid’, ‘young goat’. Compare English Giles. in some instances, an altered spelling of Geil.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gill, Giles, Gil, Viel, Piel, Gibel, Kiel, Ziel, Hill, Gies

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Giel Family Origin

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Giel Family Occupations

What did your Giel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Giel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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  • Farmer

    22%

  • Carpenter

    11%

  • Dancing Teacher

    11%

  • Hat Factory

    11%

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In 1880, the most common Giel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 22% of Giel's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Dancing Teacher were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Giel. A less common occupation for the Giel family was Hat Factory.

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Giel Historical Records

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Giel Life Expectancy

What is the average Giel lifespan?

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United States

Between 1943 and 2004, Giel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giel in 1943 was 38, and 56 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giel

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