This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Geroux family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Geroux Family History

Geroux Surname Meaning

French (Géroux): variant of Giroux and in North America (also) an altered form of this. In France it is found mainly in Somme.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Geroux family from?

You can see how Geroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Geroux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Geroux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Geroux families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Geroux's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Geroux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Geroux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Geroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Geroux. 17% of Geroux men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Geroux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Geroux were Truck Driver and Cloth Inspector.

View Census Data for Geroux | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Cloth Inspector
    9%

What Geroux family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Geroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Geroux census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Geroux

Passenger Lists

There are 435 immigration records available for the last name Geroux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Geroux immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Geroux. For the veterans among your Geroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Geroux military records

You've only scratched the surface of Geroux family history

Discover More

What is the average Geroux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Geroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Geroux in 1953 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Geroux

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Geroux ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Geroux family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial