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Jiron Family History

Jiron Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Nicaragua; Jirón): altered form of Spanish Girón (see Giron).

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


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Where is the Jiron family from?

You can see how Jiron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiron family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jiron families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jiron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jiron families in 1911.
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What did your Jiron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jiron. 37% of Jiron men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Jiron women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jiron were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    58%
  • Maid
    43%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Jiron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiron 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Jiron. 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 436 military records available for the last name Jiron. For the veterans among your Jiron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiron lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Jiron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Jiron in 1943 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jiron 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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