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Jirou Family History

Jirou 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: Jiron, Jiao, Giro, Jaros, Miron, Biron, Siron, Gerou, Liou, Biro

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Where is the Jirou family from?

You can see how Jirou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jirou families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirou's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jirou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirou 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 69 census records available for the last name Jirou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirou 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 immigration records available for the last name Jirou. 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 12 military records available for the last name Jirou. For the veterans among your Jirou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirou lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Jirou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jirou in 1964 was 87, and 88 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jirou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirou 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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