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Girdzus Family History

Girdzus 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: Wirkus, Girdler, Girdley, Garbus, Gargus, Gerdts, Gerdes, Gregus

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Where is the Girdzus family from?

You can see how Girdzus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdzus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girdzus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdzus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girdzus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girdzus 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 16 census records available for the last name Girdzus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdzus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Girdzus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Girdzus. For the veterans among your Girdzus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdzus lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Girdzus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Girdzus in 1969 was 80, and 55 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdzus 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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