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Girnis Family History

Girnis 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: Girgis, Gornik, Gareis, Pirnie, Garis, Gillis, Gruis, Garris, Greis

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Where is the Girnis family from?

You can see how Girnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girnis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girnis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Girnis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Girnis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girnis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Girnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girnis 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Girnis. 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 43 military records available for the last name Girnis. For the veterans among your Girnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girnis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Girnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Girnis in 1971 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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