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Girma Family History

Girma Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Girma meaning e.g. ‘majesty’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Girma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girma family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Girma families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Girma's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Girma families in 1911.
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There are 87 census records available for the last name Girma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girma 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Girma. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Girma. For the veterans among your Girma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girma lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2003, in the United States, Girma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Girma in 2002 was 69, and 43 in 2003.

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