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Girse Family History

Girse 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: Gorse, Giese, Gire, Gise, Garde, Giesel, Corse, Gore, Giove, Wise

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Where is the Girse family from?

You can see how Girse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Girse families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Girse's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Girse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Girse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girse 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Girse. 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 21 military records available for the last name Girse. For the veterans among your Girse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girse lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Girse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Girse in 1976 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girse 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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