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Guirkin Family History

Guirkin 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: Gurkin, Mirkin, Gurin, Guerin, Durkin, Guertin, Gutkin, Quirin

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Where is the Guirkin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guirkin 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 42 census records available for the last name Guirkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guirkin 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 Guirkin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Guirkin. For the veterans among your Guirkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guirkin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Guirkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Guirkin in 1974 was 60, and 21 in 1999.

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