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Gelardi Family History

Gelardi Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Gilardi.

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


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Where is the Gelardi family from?

You can see how Gelardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gelardi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gelardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gelardi families living in Kent. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gelardi's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gelardi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gelardi 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 Gelardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gelardi. 19% of Gelardi men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Gelardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gelardi were Cabinet Maker and Bookkeeper.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    15%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Cabinet Maker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    29%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

What Gelardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gelardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gelardi 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 758 immigration records available for the last name Gelardi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 316 military records available for the last name Gelardi. For the veterans among your Gelardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gelardi lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gelardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gelardi in 1954 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gelardi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gelardi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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