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Girgas Family History

Girgas 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: Gorgas, Gargas, Girgis, Gorges, Vargas, Viegas, Gorga, Gras, Gargan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girgas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Girgas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girgas. 100% of Girgas men worked as a Loader.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Girgas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgas 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Girgas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Girgas. For the veterans among your Girgas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgas lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Girgas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Girgas in 1973 was 65, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girgas 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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