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Jiroux Family History

Jiroux Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Giroux, Rioux, Leroux, Heroux, Groux, Roux, Jiron, Geroux, Laroux

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Where is the Jiroux family from?

You can see how Jiroux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jiroux family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jiroux families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Jiroux families living in Massachusetts. This was about 76% of all the recorded Jiroux's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Jiroux families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jiroux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jiroux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jiroux. 100% of Jiroux men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Jiroux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jiroux 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jiroux. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Jiroux. For the veterans among your Jiroux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jiroux lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Jiroux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jiroux in 1978 was 49, and 90 in 2001.

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