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Girardin Family History

Girardin Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Girard.

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


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Where is the Girardin family from?

You can see how Girardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Girardin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 8 Girardin families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Girardin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Girardin families in 1891.
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What did your Girardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girardin. 22% of Girardin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Girardin women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girardin were New Worker and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Girardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Girardin. 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 848 military records available for the last name Girardin. For the veterans among your Girardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Girardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Girardin in 1954 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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