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Guirand Family History

Guirand Surname Meaning

French: variant of Girand from a derivative of the Occitan verb girar ‘to turn’ probably used as a nickname for a turner.

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


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Where is the Guirand family from?

You can see how Guirand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guirand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Guirand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Guirand families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Guirand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Guirand families in 1891.
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What did your Guirand ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Guirand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Guirand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guirand 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Guirand. 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 21 military records available for the last name Guirand. For the veterans among your Guirand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guirand lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Guirand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Guirand in 1971 was 63, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guirand 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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