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Garguilo Family History

Garguilo Name Meaning

Altered (metathesized) form of Italian Gargiulo .

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


Similar surnames: Garino, Gargano, Garofolo, Garafalo, Pariso, Gargiulo, Guggino

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Where is the Garguilo family from?

You can see how Garguilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garguilo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Garguilo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 40 Garguilo families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Garguilo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garguilo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garguilo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Garguilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garguilo. 15% of Garguilo men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Garguilo women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garguilo were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    15%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Longshoreman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    43%
  • Sheet Worker
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Garguilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garguilo 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Garguilo. 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 566 military records available for the last name Garguilo. For the veterans among your Garguilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garguilo lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Garguilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Garguilo in 1953 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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