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Giraitis Family History

Giraitis 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: Moraitis, Gudaitis, Stratis, Gerrits, Raptis, Gravois, Zemaitis

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Where is the Giraitis family from?

You can see how Giraitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giraitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giraitis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Giraitis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Giraitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giraitis 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 Giraitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giraitis. 34% of Giraitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Giraitis women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Assembler
    34%
  • Bartender
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Giraitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Giraitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giraitis 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Giraitis. 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 83 military records available for the last name Giraitis. For the veterans among your Giraitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giraitis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Giraitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Giraitis in 1963 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giraitis 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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