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Girnus Family History

Girnus 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: Wirkus, Garbus, Gines, Gargus, Girgis, Giraud, Firkus, Garnes, Minus

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Where is the Girnus family from?

You can see how Girnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girnus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girnus family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Girnus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Girnus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Girnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girnus 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Girnus. 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 71 military records available for the last name Girnus. For the veterans among your Girnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girnus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Girnus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Girnus in 1968 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girnus 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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