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Girhan Family History

Girhan 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: Girvan, Givhan, Girman, German, Gorman, Gahan, Gran, Forhan, Girtman

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Where is the Girhan family from?

You can see how Girhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Girhan families living in Alabama. This was about 70% of all the recorded Girhan's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Girhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Girhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girhan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Girhan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Girhan. For the veterans among your Girhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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