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Girian Family History

Girian 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: Gurian, Girvan, Girman, German, Adrian, Gorman, Gioia, Yerian, Kurian

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Where is the Girian family from?

You can see how Girian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girian family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Girian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Girian families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girian's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Girian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girian 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 39 census records available for the last name Girian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girian 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Girian. 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 3 military records available for the last name Girian. For the veterans among your Girian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girian lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girian 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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