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Girdner Family History

Girdner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of any of the names discussed at Gurtner.

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


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Where is the Girdner family from?

You can see how Girdner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girdner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Girdner families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Girdner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Girdner families in 1891.
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What did your Girdner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girdner. 41% of Girdner men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Girdner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girdner were Miner 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Girdner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdner 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Girdner. 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 697 military records available for the last name Girdner. For the veterans among your Girdner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Girdner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Girdner in 1953 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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