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Girtaner Family History

Girtaner 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: Graner, Gartner, Wirtanen, Gurtner, Giltner, Gertner, Girdner, Garner

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Girtaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girtaner 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Girtaner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Girtaner. For the veterans among your Girtaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girtaner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Girtaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Girtaner in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 1982.

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