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Giroux Family History

Giroux Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Gerwulf composed of the elements gēr ‘spear lance’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

Compare Geroux and also Gereau Gero Gerou Gerow Jayroe Jerew and Jerue.

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


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Where is the Giroux family from?

You can see how Giroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giroux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Giroux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2,312 Giroux families living in Quebec. This was about 85% of all the recorded Giroux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Giroux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giroux 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 Giroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giroux. 18% of Giroux men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Giroux women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giroux were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Seamstress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 58,000 census records available for the last name Giroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giroux 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Giroux. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Giroux. For the veterans among your Giroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giroux lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Giroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giroux in 1946 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giroux 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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