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Giraud Family History

Giraud Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Giraud, a variant of Géraud from the ancient Germanic name Gerwald Girwald composed of the elements gēr ‘spear, lance’ and wald ‘power, authority’ (see also Gerald).

This surname is also found in southern Germany (see also Shero) and in England (mainly Kent, of Huguenot origin).

Compare Girod and also Gerow.

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


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Where is the Giraud family from?

You can see how Giraud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giraud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Giraud families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Giraud families living in Kent. This was about 29% of all the recorded Giraud's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Giraud families in 1891.
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What did your Giraud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giraud. 100% of Giraud men worked as a Cook and 50% of Giraud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Duties
    25%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Giraud lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Giraud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giraud in 1963 was 79, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giraud 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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