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Gir Family History

Gir 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: Mir, Giro, Gil, Girt, Gair, Bir, Gier, Gin, Gire, Sir

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Where is the Gir family from?

You can see how Gir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gir family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Gir family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gir's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gir families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gir surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Gir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gir 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Gir. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Gir. For the veterans among your Gir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gir lifespan?

Average Gir life expectancy in 2001 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gir 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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