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Ghirlanda Family History

Ghirlanda 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: Harland, Garland, Gironda, Miranda, Granda, Gilland, Ghilardi

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Ghirlanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghirlanda 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Ghirlanda. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ghirlanda. For the veterans among your Ghirlanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghirlanda lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ghirlanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ghirlanda in 1973 was 80, and 85 in 2003.

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