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Girnan Family History

Girnan 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: Girvan, Girman, German, Gorman, Dinan, Ginn, Tiernan, Guinan, Gran

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Where is the Girnan family from?

You can see how Girnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Girnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Girnan family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girnan's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Girnan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girnan 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 57 census records available for the last name Girnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girnan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Girnan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Girnan. For the veterans among your Girnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girnan 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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