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Girdis Family History

Girdis 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: Girgis, Gareis, Dardis, Garis, Gardin, Gillis, Gladis, Gruis, Garris

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Where is the Girdis family from?

You can see how Girdis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girdis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Girdis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girdis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Girdis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdis 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Girdis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Girdis. For the veterans among your Girdis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Girdis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Girdis in 1967 was 42, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdis 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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