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Girdan Family History

Girdan 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: Girvan, Gordan, Girman, Gordon, German, Jordan, Gorman, Gran, Riordan

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Where is the Girdan family from?

You can see how Girdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girdan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Girdan family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdan's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Girdan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girdan 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 28 census records available for the last name Girdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Girdan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Girdan. For the veterans among your Girdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdan lifespan?

Average Girdan life expectancy in 1999 was 2 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdan 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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