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Ghelardi Family History

Ghelardi Surname 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: Ghilardi, Gherardi, Gelardi, Gilardi, Galardi, Gerardi, Velardi

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Where is the Ghelardi family from?

You can see how Ghelardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghelardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ghelardi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Ghelardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ghelardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghelardi 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 Ghelardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghelardi. 100% of Ghelardi men worked as a Laundry.

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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

  • Laundry
    100%

What Ghelardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Ghelardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghelardi 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Ghelardi. 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 36 military records available for the last name Ghelardi. For the veterans among your Ghelardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghelardi lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Ghelardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ghelardi in 1967 was 78, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghelardi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghelardi 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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