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Girs Family History

Girs 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: Giro, Gips, Girt, Gies, Gire, Gill, Giles, Bird, Mars, Lis

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Where is the Girs family from?

You can see how Girs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Girs families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girs's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Girs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girs 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 Girs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Weaver (woollen) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girs. 100% of Girs women worked as a Weaver (woollen).

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Weaver (woollen)
    100%

What Girs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Girs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girs 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Girs. 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 14 military records available for the last name Girs. For the veterans among your Girs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girs lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Girs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Girs in 1990 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girs 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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