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Gigli Family History

Gigli 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: Giglio, Giglia, Gill, Pioli, Gil, Egli, Giel, Gille, Grilli, Gillis

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Where is the Gigli family from?

You can see how Gigli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gigli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gigli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Gigli families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gigli's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Gigli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gigli 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 Gigli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gigli. 100% of Gigli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Gigli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Gigli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gigli 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Gigli. 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 239 military records available for the last name Gigli. For the veterans among your Gigli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gigli lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Gigli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Gigli in 1948 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gigli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gigli 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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