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Girka Family History

Girka 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: Gurka, Gorka, Gioia, Mira, Lipka, Berka, Giza, Cira, Giro, Siska

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Where is the Girka family from?

You can see how Girka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Girka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Girka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Girka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girka 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 56 census records available for the last name Girka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girka 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Girka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Girka. For the veterans among your Girka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Girka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Girka in 1974 was 79, and 87 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girka 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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