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Girres Family History

Girres 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: Giles, Garret, Torres, Terres, Gorges, Serres, Sires, Gerren, Gares

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Where is the Girres family from?

You can see how Girres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girres family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Girres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Girres families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girres's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Girres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girres 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 Girres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girres. 50% of Girres men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Girres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Girres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girres 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Girres. 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 27 military records available for the last name Girres. For the veterans among your Girres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girres lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Girres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Girres in 1971 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girres 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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