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Girerd Family History

Girerd 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: Girard, Gerard, Giedd, Ikerd, Giere, Girardi, Gier, Giard, Garard

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Where is the Girerd family from?

You can see how Girerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Girerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Girerd family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Girerd's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Girerd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girerd 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 708 census records available for the last name Girerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girerd 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Girerd. 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 14 military records available for the last name Girerd. For the veterans among your Girerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girerd lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Girerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Girerd in 1959 was 63, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girerd 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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