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Gherardini Family History

Gherardini 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: Gherardi, Guerrini, Gerardi, Berardino, Bernardini, Giardini

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Where is the Gherardini family from?

You can see how Gherardini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gherardini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Gherardini families living in Illinois. This was about 76% of all the recorded Gherardini's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Gherardini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gherardini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gherardini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gherardini. 63% of Gherardini men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gherardini women worked as a Helper. .

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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
    63%
  • Miner
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%
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What Gherardini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Gherardini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gherardini 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Gherardini. 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 286 military records available for the last name Gherardini. For the veterans among your Gherardini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gherardini lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gherardini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Gherardini in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2003.

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