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Girand Family History

Girand 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: Grand, Giraud, Girard, Garand, Brand, Rand, Grant, Garland, Grad

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Where is the Girand family from?

You can see how Girand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Girand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Girand families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Girand's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Girand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Girand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girand. 19% of Girand men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Girand women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girand were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Girand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girand 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Girand. 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 266 military records available for the last name Girand. For the veterans among your Girand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Girand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Girand in 1968 was 82, and 62 in 2002.

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