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Gariffo Family History

Gariffo 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: Griffo, Griff, Griffon, Garino, Griffy, Garofalo, Mariano, Ruffo

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Where is the Gariffo family from?

You can see how Gariffo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gariffo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gariffo family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gariffo's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Gariffo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gariffo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gariffo ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gariffo ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Gariffo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Gariffo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gariffo 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Gariffo. 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 22 military records available for the last name Gariffo. For the veterans among your Gariffo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gariffo lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Gariffo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gariffo in 1971 was 66, and 55 in 2004.

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