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Girdwin Family History

Girdwin 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: Irwin, Gardin, Goodwin, Gladwin, Gerwin, Girvin, Gordin, Kirwin

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Where is the Girdwin family from?

You can see how Girdwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdwin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Girdwin families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdwin's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Girdwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girdwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Girdwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdwin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Girdwin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Girdwin. For the veterans among your Girdwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdwin lifespan?

Average Girdwin life expectancy in 1979 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdwin 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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