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Girardot Family History

Girardot Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Girardot family from?

You can see how Girardot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girardot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Girardot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 24 Girardot families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Girardot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Girardot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girardot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girardot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Agent and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Girardot. 100% of Girardot men worked as an Agent and 100% of Girardot women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Agent
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Girardot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Girardot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girardot 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Girardot. 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 558 military records available for the last name Girardot. For the veterans among your Girardot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girardot lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Girardot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Girardot in 1955 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girardot 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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