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Girgus Family History

Girgus 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: Gargus, Girgis, Fergus, Gorges, Wirkus, Garbus, Wilgus, Gorgas, Argus

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Where is the Girgus family from?

You can see how Girgus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgus family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Girgus families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Girgus families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girgus's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Girgus families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Girgus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Girgus. 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 29 military records available for the last name Girgus. For the veterans among your Girgus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Girgus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Girgus in 1957 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girgus 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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