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Gargani Family History

Gargani 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: Gargano, Gargan, Garland, Mariani, Galgano, Gargaro, Garmany, Armani

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Where is the Gargani family from?

You can see how Gargani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gargani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Gargani families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gargani's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Gargani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargani 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 Gargani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gargani. 40% of Gargani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gargani women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gargani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Gargani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargani 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Gargani. 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 107 military records available for the last name Gargani. For the veterans among your Gargani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargani lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gargani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Gargani in 1955 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gargani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gargani 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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