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Ghigliazza Family History

Ghigliazza 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: Gugliuzza, Di Piazza, Giglia, Migliozzi, Figliola, Gilliard, Hillian

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Where is the Ghigliazza family from?

You can see how Ghigliazza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghigliazza family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Ghigliazza families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghigliazza's in USA. California had the highest population of Ghigliazza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghigliazza 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 Ghigliazza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmerowner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghigliazza. 67% of Ghigliazza men worked as a Farmerowner.

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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

  • Farmerowner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Ghigliazza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ghigliazza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghigliazza 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Ghigliazza. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ghigliazza. For the veterans among your Ghigliazza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghigliazza lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ghigliazza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ghigliazza in 1956 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghigliazza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghigliazza 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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