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Guariglia Family History

Guariglia Name Meaning

Italian: perhaps from gheriglio ‘walnut kernel’ or from a suffixed form of the personal name Guario (see Guarisco ).

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


Similar surnames: Briglia, Guastella, Guardia, Muglia, Garavaglia, Marsiglia, Goglia

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Where is the Guariglia family from?

You can see how Guariglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guariglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Guariglia families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Guariglia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Guariglia families in 1920.
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What did your Guariglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Guariglia. 20% of Guariglia men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Guariglia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Guariglia were Driver and Technician. .

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Technician
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Guariglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guariglia 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Guariglia. 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 292 military records available for the last name Guariglia. For the veterans among your Guariglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guariglia lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Guariglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Guariglia in 1947 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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