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Girou Family History

Girou 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: Giro, Gerou, Giron, Giroux, Girod, Grau, Gero, Grof, Miron, Biron

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Where is the Girou family from?

You can see how Girou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girou family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Girou families living in Quebec. This was about 70% of all the recorded Girou's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Girou families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girou 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 546 census records available for the last name Girou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girou 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Girou. 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 47 military records available for the last name Girou. For the veterans among your Girou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girou lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Girou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Girou in 1954 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girou 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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