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Girhing Family History

Girhing 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: Girling, Gilling, Goring, Irving, Hirning, Gerling, Giesing, Gring

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Where is the Girhing family from?

You can see how Girhing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girhing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girhing family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Girhing's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Girhing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girhing 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 17 census records available for the last name Girhing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girhing 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 Girhing. 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 5 military records available for the last name Girhing. For the veterans among your Girhing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girhing lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1987, in the United States, Girhing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Girhing in 1961 was 48, and 67 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girhing 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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