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Girodat Family History

Girodat 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: Gironda, Groat, Girod, Godat, Gioia, Granat, Goda, Roda, Hirota

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Where is the Girodat family from?

You can see how Girodat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girodat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Girodat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Girodat families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Girodat's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Girodat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girodat 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 Girodat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girodat. 100% of Girodat men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Girodat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Girodat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girodat 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Girodat. 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 25 military records available for the last name Girodat. For the veterans among your Girodat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girodat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Girodat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Girodat in 1965 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girodat 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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