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Giren Family History

Giren 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: Gren, Goren, Siren, Giron, Given, Girten, Geren, Biren, Garen, Gire

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Where is the Giren family from?

You can see how Giren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Giren families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Giren's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Giren families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giren 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 268 census records available for the last name Giren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giren 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Giren. 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 31 military records available for the last name Giren. For the veterans among your Giren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giren lifespan?

Average Giren life expectancy in 1980 was 42 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giren 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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