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Girardo Family History

Girardo 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: Girardi, Giraldo, Gerardo, Girardot, Girard, Grado, Gerard, Gilardi

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Where is the Girardo family from?

You can see how Girardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Girardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Girardo families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Girardo's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Girardo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girardo 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 did your Girardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girardo. 50% of Girardo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

What Girardo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Girardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardo 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Girardo. 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 207 military records available for the last name Girardo. For the veterans among your Girardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Girardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Girardo in 1964 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girardo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girardo 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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