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Girga Family History

Girga 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: Gorga, Virga, Gioia, Mira, Virgo, Varga, Murga, Morga, Giza, Cira

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Where is the Girga family from?

You can see how Girga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girga family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Girga's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Girga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Girga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Girga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girga 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Girga. 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 21 military records available for the last name Girga. For the veterans among your Girga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girga lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1998, in the United States, Girga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Girga in 1953 was 56, and 59 in 1998.

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