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Girdin Family History

Girdin 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: Gardin, Girvin, Gordin, Gordon, Giardino, Burdin, Mirkin, Gilpin

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Where is the Girdin family from?

You can see how Girdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Girdin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Girdin family living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdin's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Girdin families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Girdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdin 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Girdin. 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 Girdin. For the veterans among your Girdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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