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Girger Family History

Girger 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: Ginger, Birger, Gerger, Garger, Gilger, Giger, Gieger, Burger, Berger

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Where is the Girger family from?

You can see how Girger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Girger families living in Florida. This was about 28% of all the recorded Girger's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Girger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girger 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 186 census records available for the last name Girger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girger 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Girger. 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 8 military records available for the last name Girger. For the veterans among your Girger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girger lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girger 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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