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Girch Family History

Girch 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: Birch, Kirch, Rich, March, Hirsch, Winch, Fitch, Kirsch, Pilch, Finch

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Where is the Girch family from?

You can see how Girch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Girch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Girch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girch 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 329 census records available for the last name Girch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girch 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Girch. 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 29 military records available for the last name Girch. For the veterans among your Girch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Girch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Girch in 1965 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girch 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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