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Girando Family History

Girando 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: Mirando, Giraldo, Gironda, Miranda, Grado, Grande, Grand, Granado

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Where is the Girando family from?

You can see how Girando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girando family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Girando families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Girando families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Girando's in USA. California had the highest population of Girando families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girando. 100% of Girando men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Girando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girando 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Girando. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Girando. For the veterans among your Girando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girando lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Girando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Girando in 1973 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girando 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.

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