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Girschner Family History

Girschner 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: Kirschner, Marschner, Kirchner, Hirschler, Kurschner, Kirshner

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Where is the Girschner family from?

You can see how Girschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girschner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girschner family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Girschner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Girschner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girschner 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 Girschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girschner 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Girschner. 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 250 military records available for the last name Girschner. For the veterans among your Girschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girschner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Girschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Girschner in 1967 was 74, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girschner 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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