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Girgenson Family History

Girgenson 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: Jergenson, Jorgenson, Jurgenson, Sorenson, Greason, Margeson

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Where is the Girgenson family from?

You can see how Girgenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgenson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Girgenson families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Girgenson family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girgenson's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Girgenson families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Girgenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgenson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Girgenson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Girgenson. For the veterans among your Girgenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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