Girster Family History

Girster Surname 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: Gerster, Gilster, Forster, Lister, Gitter, Gloster, Finster, Riester, Girdler, Gersten

68	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
86	Military Records
4	Immigration Records
23	Census and Voter Lists
9	Member Trees

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Where is the Girster family from?

You can see how Girster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girster family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Girster's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Girster families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girster 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 Girster family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23 census records available for the last name Girster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Girster. 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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Military Records

There are 86 military records available for the last name Girster. For the veterans among your Girster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Girster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Girster in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 1997.

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Girster Surname Meaning

Where is the Girster family from?

What Girster family records will you find?

What is the average Girster lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Girster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Girster in 1965 was 70, and 83 in 1997.

Girster Family History

Girster Surname Meaning

190 record(s) for Girster

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Where is the Girster family from?

What Girster family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Girster lifespan?

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Girster Surname Meaning

190 record(s) for Girster

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Where is the Girster family from?

What Girster family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Girster family history

What is the average Girster lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Girster family tree

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