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Ghigli Family History

Ghigli 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: Grilli, Geigle, Giglio, Giglia, Gill, Philip, Grill, Child, Hill

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Where is the Ghigli family from?

You can see how Ghigli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghigli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ghigli family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ghigli's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Ghigli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghigli 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 Ghigli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Ghigli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Ghigli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghigli 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ghigli. 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 2 military records available for the last name Ghigli. For the veterans among your Ghigli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghigli lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Ghigli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ghigli in 1974 was 94, and 84 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghigli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghigli 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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