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Gaviglio Family History

Gaviglio 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: Savaglio, Giglio, Gaglio, Baglio, Avolio, Gavigan, Maglio, Gavino

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Where is the Gaviglio family from?

You can see how Gaviglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaviglio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Gaviglio families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Gaviglio's in USA. California had the highest population of Gaviglio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaviglio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaviglio ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Gaviglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaviglio 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Gaviglio. 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 109 military records available for the last name Gaviglio. For the veterans among your Gaviglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaviglio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gaviglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gaviglio in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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