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Gagliano Family History

Gagliano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of various places so named derived from the Latin personal name Gallius.

For example, Gagliano Castelferrato.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gagliano family from?

You can see how Gagliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagliano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 39 Gagliano families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gagliano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gagliano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagliano 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 Gagliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gagliano. 23% of Gagliano men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Gagliano women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gagliano were Barber and Seamstress.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Barber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Seamstress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Gagliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagliano 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Gagliano. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Gagliano. For the veterans among your Gagliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagliano lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gagliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gagliano in 1953 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gagliano 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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