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Girgan Family History

Girgan 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: Gargan, Girvan, Girman, Kirgan, German, Organ, Gorman, Morgan, Grogan

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Where is the Girgan family from?

You can see how Girgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Girgan families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Girgan families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girgan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Girgan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girgan 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 139 census records available for the last name Girgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Girgan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Girgan. For the veterans among your Girgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Girgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Girgan in 1970 was 82, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girgan 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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