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Girdon Family History

Girdon 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: Gordon, Gardon, Girton, Giron, Gerdon, Gildon, Cardon, Cordon, Pardon

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Where is the Girdon family from?

You can see how Girdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Girdon family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Girdon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Girdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdon 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Girdon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Girdon. For the veterans among your Girdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Girdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Girdon in 1968 was 87, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdon 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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