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Guirguis Name Meaning

Arabic (Egypt): variant of Girgis . Bearers of this surname are Christians (Copts).

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


Similar surnames: Gerges, Girgis, Garguilo, Mingus, Gorgas, Gingras, Gurkin, Burges

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Where is the Guirguis family from?

You can see how Guirguis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guirguis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Guirguis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Guirguis families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Guirguis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Guirguis families in 1911.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Guirguis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Guirguis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guirguis 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Guirguis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Guirguis. For the veterans among your Guirguis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guirguis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Guirguis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Guirguis in 1978 was 61, and 73 in 2004.

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