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Guirkins Family History

Guirkins 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: Firkins, Burkins, Gurkin, Filkins, Mirkin, Gurin, Guerin, Girling

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What did your Guirkins ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Guirkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guirkins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Guirkins. 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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There are 10 military records available for the last name Guirkins. For the veterans among your Guirkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guirkins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Guirkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Guirkins in 1971 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

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