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Girdlestone Family History

Girdlestone Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): apparently a habitational name from a lost place in Norfolk called Gridleston or Girdleston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Girdlestone family from?

You can see how Girdlestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdlestone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Girdlestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 150 Girdlestone families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Girdlestone's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Girdlestone families in 1891.
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What did your Girdlestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Girdlestone. 38% of Girdlestone men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Girdlestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girdlestone were Retired and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    38%
  • Chauffeur
    13%
  • Railway Clerk
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 961 immigration records available for the last name Girdlestone. 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 995 military records available for the last name Girdlestone. For the veterans among your Girdlestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdlestone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Girdlestone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Girdlestone in 1962 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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