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Gagliani Family History

Gagliani Name 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: Gagliano, Galiano, Magliano, Galliano, Gaglione, Giuliani, Gallian

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Where is the Gagliani family from?

You can see how Gagliani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gagliani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Gagliani families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Gagliani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gagliani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gagliani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gagliani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gagliani. 60% of Gagliani 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Gagliani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gagliani 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Gagliani. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Gagliani. For the veterans among your Gagliani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gagliani lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Gagliani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gagliani in 1960 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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