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Girst Family History

Girst 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: Hirst, Gerst, Girt, First, Kirst, Gist, Garst, Hurst, Geist, Borst

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Where is the Girst family from?

You can see how Girst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girst family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Girst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Girst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Girst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girst 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 Girst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girst. 100% of Girst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Girst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Girst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girst 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Girst. 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 67 military records available for the last name Girst. For the veterans among your Girst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Girst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Girst in 1968 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girst 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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