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Girault Family History

Girault 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: Gault, Ciraulo, Brault, Gibeault, Amirault, Giraud, Perault, Graul

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Where is the Girault family from?

You can see how Girault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Girault families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Girault families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Girault's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Girault families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Girault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girault. 67% of Girault men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Girault women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girault were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Secretary
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Girault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girault 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Girault. 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 220 military records available for the last name Girault. For the veterans among your Girault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girault lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Girault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Girault in 1954 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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