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Ghirardelli Family History

Ghirardelli 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: Chiarelli, Cifarelli, Mirabelli, Gencarelli, Gardella, Ghilardi

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Where is the Ghirardelli family from?

You can see how Ghirardelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghirardelli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghirardelli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Ghirardelli families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghirardelli's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghirardelli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghirardelli 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 Ghirardelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghirardelli. 50% of Ghirardelli men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ghirardelli women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Executive
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ghirardelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Ghirardelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghirardelli 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Ghirardelli. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ghirardelli. For the veterans among your Ghirardelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghirardelli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ghirardelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ghirardelli in 1967 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghirardelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghirardelli 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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