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Girroir Family History

Girroir 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: Giroir, Gioia, Giro, Girdler, Garrott, Pirro, Girton, Garrow, Giron

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Where is the Girroir family from?

You can see how Girroir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girroir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Girroir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 53 Girroir families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Girroir's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Girroir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girroir 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 Girroir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girroir. 100% of Girroir 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
    100%

What Girroir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Girroir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girroir 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Girroir. 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 25 military records available for the last name Girroir. For the veterans among your Girroir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girroir lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Girroir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Girroir in 1964 was 87, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girroir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girroir 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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