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Girgen Family History

Girgen 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: Gilgen, Virgen, Girten, Gergen, Green, Garten, Morgen, Gruen, Gren

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Where is the Girgen family from?

You can see how Girgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Girgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Girgen family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girgen's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Girgen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girgen 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 Girgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girgen. 100% of Girgen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Girgen women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Girgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Girgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgen 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Girgen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Girgen. For the veterans among your Girgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Girgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Girgen in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girgen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girgen 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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