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Ghiglieri Family History

Ghiglieri 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: Hillier, Gigler, Taglieri, Migliori, Gilbert, Hollier, Childers

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Where is the Ghiglieri family from?

You can see how Ghiglieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghiglieri family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghiglieri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ghiglieri family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghiglieri's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Ghiglieri families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghiglieri 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 Ghiglieri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghiglieri. 28% of Ghiglieri men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ghiglieri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ghiglieri were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Ghiglieri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Ghiglieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghiglieri 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Ghiglieri. 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 127 military records available for the last name Ghiglieri. For the veterans among your Ghiglieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghiglieri lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ghiglieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ghiglieri in 1962 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghiglieri 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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