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Giras Family History

Giras Name 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: Gras, Gibas, Gikas, Graf, Ras, Gray, Grass, Giles, Karas, Grau

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Where is the Giras family from?

You can see how Giras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Giras family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Giras's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Giras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giras. 100% of Giras men worked as a Waiter. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Giras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giras 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Giras. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Giras. For the veterans among your Giras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giras lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Giras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Giras in 1965 was 37, and 50 in 1994.

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