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Girardin Family History

Girardin Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Girard .

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


Similar surnames: Girardot, Girardi, Girard, Gerard, Gilardi, Hardin, Nardin, Cardin

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Where is the Girardin family from?

You can see how Girardin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Girardin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 78 Girardin families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Girardin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Girardin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girardin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girardin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and C Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Girardin. 40% of Girardin men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Girardin women worked as a C Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girardin were Journalier and Wife. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    12%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • C Servant
    67%
  • Wife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Girardin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Girardin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 848 military records available for the last name Girardin. For the veterans among your Girardin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Girardin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Girardin in 1954 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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