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Gillardi Family History

Gillardi 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: Gillard, Gilardi, Millard, Billard, Pillard, Gilliard, Gaillard

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Where is the Gillardi family from?

You can see how Gillardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gillardi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gillardi family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gillardi's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Gillardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gillardi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gillardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gillardi. 100% of Gillardi men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Gillardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gillardi 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Gillardi. 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 34 military records available for the last name Gillardi. For the veterans among your Gillardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gillardi lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Gillardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gillardi in 1974 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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