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Girnius Family History

Girnius 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: Bernius, Dinius, Girgis, Gornik, Darius, Firkins, Gareis, Garness

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Where is the Girnius family from?

You can see how Girnius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girnius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girnius family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girnius's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Girnius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Girnius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girnius 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Girnius. 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 123 military records available for the last name Girnius. For the veterans among your Girnius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girnius lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Girnius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Girnius in 1963 was 87, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girnius 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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