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Girlinghouse Family History

Girlinghouse 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: Garlinghouse, Greenhouse, Boultinghouse, Arlinghaus, Brickhouse

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Where is the Girlinghouse family from?

You can see how Girlinghouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girlinghouse family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Girlinghouse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Girlinghouse families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Girlinghouse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girlinghouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girlinghouse 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 Girlinghouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girlinghouse. 63% of Girlinghouse men worked as a Truck Driver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

What Girlinghouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Girlinghouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girlinghouse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Girlinghouse. 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 70 military records available for the last name Girlinghouse. For the veterans among your Girlinghouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girlinghouse lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Girlinghouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Girlinghouse in 1965 was 68, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girlinghouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girlinghouse 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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