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Girous Family History

Girous 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: Giroux, Gross, Giro, Wirkus, Irons, Hirons, Gros, Gerou, Giron, Biros

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Where is the Girous family from?

You can see how Girous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girous family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Girous families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Girous families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Girous's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Girous families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girous 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 368 census records available for the last name Girous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girous 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Girous. 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 Girous. For the veterans among your Girous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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