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Girdham Family History

Girdham Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Gardham. Compare Martha Gardham 1787 Henry Girdham 1800 in IGI (Gainsborough Lincs).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Girdham family from?

You can see how Girdham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Girdham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Girdham families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Girdham's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Girdham families in 1891.
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What did your Girdham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girdham. 100% of Girdham 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girdham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdham 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Girdham. 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 46 military records available for the last name Girdham. For the veterans among your Girdham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Girdham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Girdham in 1966 was 92, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girdham 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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