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Ghio Family History

Ghio Surname Meaning

Italian (northern): variant of Guido. This surname is also found in southern France and Corsica.

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


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Where is the Ghio family from?

You can see how Ghio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ghio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ghio family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ghio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghio 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 Ghio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ghio. 45% of Ghio men worked as a Fisherman and 28% of Ghio women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ghio were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Fisherman
    45%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    28%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Ghio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ghio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghio 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ghio. 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 509 military records available for the last name Ghio. For the veterans among your Ghio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghio lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Ghio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ghio in 1950 was 57, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ghio

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghio 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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