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Girgenti Family History

Girgenti Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Agrigento in Sicily which was called Girgenti until 1927.

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


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Where is the Girgenti family from?

You can see how Girgenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girgenti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Girgenti families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Girgenti's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Girgenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girgenti 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 Girgenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Girgenti. 50% of Girgenti men worked as a Presser and 50% of Girgenti women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Girgenti were Laborer 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

  • Presser
    50%
  • Armanents
    17%
  • Baker
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Sewing
    25%
  • Sewer
    25%

What Girgenti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Girgenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girgenti 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Girgenti. 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 250 military records available for the last name Girgenti. For the veterans among your Girgenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girgenti lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Girgenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Girgenti in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girgenti 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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