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Girsberg Family History

Girsberg 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: Ginsberg, Risberg, Gilberg, Ginsburg, Isberg, Riesberg, Forsberg

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Where is the Girsberg family from?

You can see how Girsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girsberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Girsberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Girsberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Girsberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girsberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girsberg 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 43 census records available for the last name Girsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girsberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Girsberg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Girsberg. For the veterans among your Girsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girsberg lifespan?

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