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Garofolo Family History

Garofolo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Garofalo from dialect garofolo ‘carnation’.

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


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Where is the Garofolo family from?

You can see how Garofolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garofolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Garofolo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garofolo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garofolo families in 1920.
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What did your Garofolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Garofolo. 100% of Garofolo 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 Garofolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garofolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garofolo 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Garofolo. 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 397 military records available for the last name Garofolo. For the veterans among your Garofolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garofolo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garofolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garofolo in 1957 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garofolo 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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