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Girouard Family History

Girouard Name Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Ger(o)ward composed of the elements gēr ‘spear lance’ and ward ‘guard’. Compare Gerrior and Giroir .

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


Similar surnames: Gerard, Gilliard, Grimard, Drouhard, Gillard, Gibbard, Leonard, Guard

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Where is the Girouard family from?

You can see how Girouard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girouard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Girouard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 654 Girouard families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Girouard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Girouard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girouard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girouard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Vendeuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Girouard. 35% of Girouard men worked as a Cultivateur and 20% of Girouard women worked as a Vendeuse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girouard were Fils De Cultivateur and Servant. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    35%
  • Journalier
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Vendeuse
    20%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Modiste
    20%
  • Servant
    14%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Girouard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girouard 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 Girouard. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Girouard. For the veterans among your Girouard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girouard lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Girouard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Girouard in 1946 was 39, and 73 in 2004.

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