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Gazzillo Family History

Gazzillo Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from gazza ‘magpie’ + the diminutive suffix -illo.

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


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Where is the Gazzillo family from?

You can see how Gazzillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazzillo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gazzillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gazzillo families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gazzillo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gazzillo families in 1920.
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What did your Gazzillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gazzillo. 45% of Gazzillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gazzillo women worked as a Maker.

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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
    45%
  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Layer Off
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maker
    100%

What Gazzillo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Gazzillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazzillo 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gazzillo. 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 105 military records available for the last name Gazzillo. For the veterans among your Gazzillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazzillo lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Gazzillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Gazzillo in 1961 was 62, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gazzillo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazzillo 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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