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Girardeau Family History

Girardeau Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Girardeau family from?

You can see how Girardeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Girardeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Girardeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Girardeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Girardeau families in 1911.
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What did your Girardeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Girardeau. 43% of Girardeau men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    43%
  • Commis
    29%
  • Fisherman
    29%

What Girardeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girardeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardeau 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Girardeau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Girardeau. For the veterans among your Girardeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardeau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Girardeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Girardeau in 1964 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girardeau 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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