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Girkin Family History

Girkin Surname Meaning

see Gerken.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Girkin family from?

You can see how Girkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Girkin families living in Essex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Girkin's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Girkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Girkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Girkin. 100% of Girkin men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Girkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plasterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Girkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girkin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Girkin. 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 166 military records available for the last name Girkin. For the veterans among your Girkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Girkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Girkin in 1963 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girkin 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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