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Girlin Family History

Girlin 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: Girling, Gimlin, Giblin, Gitlin, Garlin, Girvin, Kirlin, Gillin

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Where is the Girlin family from?

You can see how Girlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Girlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Girlin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Girlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girlin 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 160 census records available for the last name Girlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girlin 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Girlin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Girlin. For the veterans among your Girlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girlin lifespan?

Average Girlin life expectancy in 1988 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girlin 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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