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Girup Family History

Girup 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: Giro, Grum, Borup, Gipp, Giron, Grupe, Girt, Group, Gorum, Girty

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Girup ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Girup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girup 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Girup. 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 6 military records available for the last name Girup. For the veterans among your Girup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Girup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Girup in 1971 was 63, and 73 in 1998.

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