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Giry Family History

Giry 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: Giro, Gery, Gory, Girt, Gary, Girty, Gire, Gill, Gray, Bury

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Where is the Giry family from?

You can see how Giry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Giry families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Giry family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giry's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Giry families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giry 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 100 census records available for the last name Giry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giry 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Giry. 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 17 military records available for the last name Giry. For the veterans among your Giry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Giry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Giry in 1972 was 67, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giry 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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