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Girardi Family History

Girardi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Girardo one of the many Italian forms of the personal name Gerard.

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


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Where is the Girardi family from?

You can see how Girardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardi family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Girardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Girardi family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Girardi's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Girardi families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girardi 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 Girardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girardi. 35% of Girardi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Girardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girardi were Proprietor and Assembler.

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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
    35%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Assembler
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Girardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Girardi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Girardi. For the veterans among your Girardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Girardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Girardi in 1953 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girardi 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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