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Girnth Family History

Girnth 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: Wirth, Garth, Firth, Giunta, Girt, Gintz, Groth, Greth, Gornto, Gerth

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Where is the Girnth family from?

You can see how Girnth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girnth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Girnth families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Girnth family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girnth's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Girnth families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girnth 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 17 census records available for the last name Girnth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girnth 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Girnth. 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 29 military records available for the last name Girnth. For the veterans among your Girnth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girnth lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Girnth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Girnth in 1989 was 84, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girnth 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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