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Girner Family History

Girner 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: Garner, Birner, Kirner, Hirner, Gerner, Girdner, Pirner, Givner

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Where is the Girner family from?

You can see how Girner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Girner families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Girner families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Girner's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Girner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girner 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 Girner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girner. 100% of Girner men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Girner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Girner. 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 33 military records available for the last name Girner. For the veterans among your Girner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Girner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Girner in 1978 was 61, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girner 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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