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Girois Family History

Girois 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: Sirois, Girgis, Giroir, Gross, Gioia, Giro, Gareis, Irons, Hirons

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Where is the Girois family from?

You can see how Girois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girois family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Girois family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Girois's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Girois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Girois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girois 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Girois. 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 17 military records available for the last name Girois. For the veterans among your Girois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girois lifespan?

Average Girois life expectancy in 1980 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girois 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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