Based solely on document research undertaken over the past ten years, the main results achieved too date can be found at www.dokus.com/WebCards/INDEX.HTM Click on the Home page on Surnames and then select GIRARDIN in the list of surnames. Scroll throught the cards by clicking on the descendants or forefathers. The MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor) of GIRARDIN in these webcards is Franciscus Girardin born about 1745 in Nivers, France. We have yet to get to know all of our "genetic" cousins around the world.