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Girdley Family History

Girdley Name Meaning

English (East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire): probably a metathesized form of Gridley . This surname is now rare in Britain. Possibly an Americanized form of German Gördeler (see Gurtler ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Girdler, Gordley, Birdsey, Garley, Bordley, Gidley, Goodley, Lindley

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Where is the Girdley family from?

You can see how Girdley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girdley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Girdley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Girdley families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Girdley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Girdley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girdley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girdley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girdley. 41% of Girdley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Girdley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girdley were New Employees and Saleslady. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • New Employees
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girdley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girdley 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Girdley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 357 military records available for the last name Girdley. For the veterans among your Girdley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girdley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Girdley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Girdley in 1959 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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