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Girchel Family History

Girchel 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: Gitchel, Michel, Bircher, Eichel, Kirchen, Sichel, Kircher, Fischel

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Where is the Girchel family from?

You can see how Girchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girchel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Girchel families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Girchel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Girchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girchel 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 11 census records available for the last name Girchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girchel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Girchel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Girchel. For the veterans among your Girchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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