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Girscht Family History

Girscht 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: Kirscht, Hirsch, Kirsch, Giersch, Gersch, Hirschy, Hirschi, Nirschl

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Where is the Girscht family from?

You can see how Girscht families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girscht family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girscht family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girscht's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girscht families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girscht 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 19 census records available for the last name Girscht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girscht 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 Girscht. 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 7 military records available for the last name Girscht. For the veterans among your Girscht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girscht lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Girscht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Girscht in 1971 was 88, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girscht 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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