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Gargagliano Family History

Gargagliano 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, Garbarino, Corigliano, Gargano, Vitagliano, Galiano

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Where is the Gargagliano family from?

You can see how Gargagliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gargagliano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gargagliano family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gargagliano's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Gargagliano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gargagliano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gargagliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gargagliano. 100% of Gargagliano men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Gargagliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gargagliano 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Gargagliano. 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 26 military records available for the last name Gargagliano. For the veterans among your Gargagliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gargagliano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Gargagliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Gargagliano in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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