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Giaraffa Family History

Giaraffa 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: Karaffa, Raffa, Graff, Graffam, Giardina, Graceffa, Garafola, Graf

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Where is the Giaraffa family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giaraffa 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 Giaraffa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giaraffa. 100% of Giaraffa men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Giaraffa women worked as a Beautician.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Giaraffa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Giaraffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giaraffa 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 Giaraffa. 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 37 military records available for the last name Giaraffa. For the veterans among your Giaraffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giaraffa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Giaraffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giaraffa in 1970 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giaraffa 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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