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Girsch Family History

Girsch 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: Hirsch, Kirsch, Giersch, Gersch, Bursch, Birch, Dorsch, Gasch, Morsch

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Where is the Girsch family from?

You can see how Girsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Girsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Girsch families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Girsch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girsch 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 Girsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girsch. 18% of Girsch men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Girsch women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girsch were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • File Clerk
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Girsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girsch 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Girsch. 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 207 military records available for the last name Girsch. For the veterans among your Girsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Girsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Girsch in 1965 was 73, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girsch 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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