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Girten Family History

Girten Surname Meaning

German: variant of Gerten.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Girten family from?

You can see how Girten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Girten families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Girten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girten families in 1891.
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What did your Girten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Girten. 100% of Girten 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Girten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girten 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Girten. 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 612 military records available for the last name Girten. For the veterans among your Girten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Girten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Girten in 1959 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girten 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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