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Girten Name Meaning

German: variant of Gerten .

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


Similar surnames: Gerten, Garren, Girton, Geren, Virden, Girman, Parten, Porten, Sarten

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Where is the Girten family from?

You can see how Girten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Girten families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Girten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Girten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girten. 45% of Girten men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Girten women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girten were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Girten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girten 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Girten. 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 612 military records available for the last name Girten. For the veterans among your Girten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girten lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Girten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Girten in 1959 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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