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Jirard Family History

Jirard 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, Izard, Linard, Pinard, Picard, Gerard, Wiard, Girardi, Rivard

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Where is the Jirard family from?

You can see how Jirard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jirard families living in Michigan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Jirard's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jirard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirard 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 Jirard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jirard. 75% of Jirard men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    75%
  • Pcheur
    25%

What Jirard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Jirard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirard 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jirard. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jirard. For the veterans among your Jirard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirard lifespan?

Average Jirard life expectancy in 1985 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jirard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirard 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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