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Girion Family History

Girion 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: Girton, Giron, Irion, Gordon, Giro, Miron, Garzon, Biron, Garin

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Where is the Girion family from?

You can see how Girion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Girion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Girion family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Girion's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Girion families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girion 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 72 census records available for the last name Girion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girion 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 Girion. 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 126 military records available for the last name Girion. For the veterans among your Girion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girion lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Girion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Girion in 1974 was 70, and 72 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girion 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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