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Giordiano Family History

Giordiano 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: Giordano, Giardino, Giordani, Godino, Georgian, Cipriano, Soriano

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Where is the Giordiano family from?

You can see how Giordiano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giordiano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Giordiano families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Giordiano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giordiano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giordiano 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 Giordiano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Dress Making were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giordiano. 25% of Giordiano men worked as a Barber and 50% of Giordiano women worked as a Dress Making. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giordiano were Laborer and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Barber
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Making
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Giordiano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Giordiano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giordiano 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Giordiano. 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 33 military records available for the last name Giordiano. For the veterans among your Giordiano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giordiano lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Giordiano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Giordiano in 1981 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giordiano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giordiano 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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