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Ghiorso Family History

Ghiorso 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: Giorno, Horst, Orso, Gorse, Giro, Diorio, Chiaro, Hirst, Chiodo

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Where is the Ghiorso family from?

You can see how Ghiorso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghiorso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Ghiorso families living in California. This was about 90% of all the recorded Ghiorso's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghiorso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghiorso 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 Ghiorso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghiorso. 60% of Ghiorso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Ghiorso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Ghiorso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghiorso 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ghiorso. 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 102 military records available for the last name Ghiorso. For the veterans among your Ghiorso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghiorso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ghiorso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ghiorso in 1964 was 56, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghiorso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghiorso 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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