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Girgis Name Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and Sudan): from the personal name Girgis an Arabic form of Geōrgios (see George ). Bearers of this surname are Christians (Copts). Compare Gerges Guirguis and Jirjis .

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


Similar surnames: Gargis, Giorgi, Virgil, Giorgio, Margis, Gareis, Jirik, Garin, Millis

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Where is the Girgis family from?

You can see how Girgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girgis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Girgis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Girgis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Girgis families in 1880.
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What did your Girgis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Girgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgis 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Girgis. 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 159 military records available for the last name Girgis. For the veterans among your Girgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Girgis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Girgis in 1974 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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