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Girby Family History

Girby 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: Kirby, Irby, Gibby, Girty, Gorby, Darby, Gray, Gilboy, Wilby, Corby

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Where is the Girby family from?

You can see how Girby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Girby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Girby families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girby's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Girby families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girby 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 Girby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girby. 100% of Girby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Girby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Girby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girby 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Girby. 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 20 military records available for the last name Girby. For the veterans among your Girby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1989, in the United States, Girby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Girby in 1955 was 50, and 50 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girby 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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