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Girdes Family History

Girdes 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: Gerdes, Giles, Garde, Gorges, Cordes, Sires, Sides, Girdler, Bardes

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Where is the Girdes family from?

You can see how Girdes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girdes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Girdes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girdes families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Girdes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Girdes. 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 19 military records available for the last name Girdes. For the veterans among your Girdes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Girdes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Girdes in 1966 was 87, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdes 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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