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Girata Family History

Girata 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: Hirata, Arata, Hirota, Prata, Giunta, Kurata, Iwata, Gratz, Wirta

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Where is the Girata family from?

You can see how Girata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girata family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girata's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girata 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 16 census records available for the last name Girata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girata 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Girata. 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 13 military records available for the last name Girata. For the veterans among your Girata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girata lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Girata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Girata in 1980 was 89, and 74 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girata 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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