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Gioiosa Family History

Gioiosa 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: Gioia, Goos, Gogola, Gilio, Hinojosa, Roosa, Filosa, Goins, Glorioso

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Where is the Gioiosa family from?

You can see how Gioiosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gioiosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gioiosa families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Gioiosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gioiosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gioiosa 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 Gioiosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gioiosa. 58% of Gioiosa men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Gioiosa women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gioiosa were Barber and Sewer.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Barber
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Sewer
    20%

What Gioiosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Gioiosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gioiosa 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Gioiosa. 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 160 military records available for the last name Gioiosa. For the veterans among your Gioiosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gioiosa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Gioiosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gioiosa in 1961 was 54, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gioiosa 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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