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Girolo Family History

Girolo 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: Nicolo, Cirilo, Giro, Groll, Gerold, Giron, Riolo, Girolamo, Vivolo

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Where is the Girolo family from?

You can see how Girolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Girolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Girolo families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Girolo's in USA. California had the highest population of Girolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Girolo 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 Girolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Girolo. 100% of Girolo men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Girolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Girolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Girolo 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Girolo. 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 20 military records available for the last name Girolo. For the veterans among your Girolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Girolo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Girolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Girolo in 1962 was 55, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Girolo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Girolo 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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