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Girane Family History

Girane 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: Girone, Grant, Grave, Grange, Mirante, Grine, Grace, Crane, Grande

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Where is the Girane family from?

You can see how Girane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girane family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Girane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Girane family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Girane's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Girane families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girane 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 30 census records available for the last name Girane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girane 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Girane. 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 2 military records available for the last name Girane. For the veterans among your Girane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girane lifespan?

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