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Girtner Family History

Girtner 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: Gartner, Gurtner, Giltner, Gertner, Girdner, Garner, Gitter, Ortner

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Where is the Girtner family from?

You can see how Girtner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girtner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girtner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Girtner families living in Georgia. This was about 90% of all the recorded Girtner's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Girtner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girtner 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 59 census records available for the last name Girtner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girtner 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Girtner. 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 29 military records available for the last name Girtner. For the veterans among your Girtner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girtner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Girtner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Girtner in 1973 was 80, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girtner 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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