This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Girshon family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Girshon Family History

Girshon 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: Gershon, Girton, Giron, Garson, Gilson, Gershen, Wishon, Dishon

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Girshon family from?

You can see how Girshon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girshon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girshon family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girshon's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Girshon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girshon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Girshon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Girshon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girshon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Girshon

Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Girshon. 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.

View all Girshon immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Girshon. For the veterans among your Girshon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Girshon military records

You've only scratched the surface of Girshon family history

Discover More

What is the average Girshon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Girshon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Girshon in 1961 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girshon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girshon 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Girshon family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial