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Girndt Family History

Girndt 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: Gerndt, Gindt, Gironda, Arndt, Girt, Grandt, Glandt, Sindt, Gionet

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Where is the Girndt family from?

You can see how Girndt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girndt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Girndt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Girndt families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Girndt's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Girndt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girndt 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 Girndt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girndt. 72% of Girndt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Owner
    29%

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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Girndt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girndt 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Girndt. 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 143 military records available for the last name Girndt. For the veterans among your Girndt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girndt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Girndt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Girndt in 1963 was 70, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girndt 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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