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Girhart Family History

Girhart 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: Airhart, Gierhart, Garhart, Gerhart, Wishart, Kiphart, Gerhardt

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Where is the Girhart family from?

You can see how Girhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Girhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Girhart family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Girhart's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Girhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girhart 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 36 census records available for the last name Girhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girhart 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Girhart. 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 2 military records available for the last name Girhart. For the veterans among your Girhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girhart lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girhart 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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