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Girel Family History

Girel 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: Giel, Gibel, Gisel, Gire, Gill, Kiel, Borel, Gabel, Giles, Eitel

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Where is the Girel family from?

You can see how Girel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Girel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Girel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Girel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girel 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 82 census records available for the last name Girel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girel 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Girel. 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 Girel. For the veterans among your Girel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Girel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Girel in 1963 was 79, and 49 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girel 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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