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Girlish Family History

Girlish 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, Gerrish, Gerlich, Gillis, Irish, Girgis, Gilliss, Garrish

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Where is the Girlish family from?

You can see how Girlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girlish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girlish family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Girlish's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Girlish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girlish 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 Girlish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Girlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girlish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Girlish. 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 1 military records available for the last name Girlish. For the veterans among your Girlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girlish lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Girlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Girlish in 1983 was 74, and 40 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girlish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girlish 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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