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Degirolamo Family History

Degirolamo 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: De Girolamo, Di Girolamo, Girolamo, Girolami, Deramo, Degollado

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Where is the Degirolamo family from?

You can see how Degirolamo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degirolamo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Degirolamo families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Degirolamo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Degirolamo families in 1920.
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What did your Degirolamo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degirolamo. 48% of Degirolamo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degirolamo women worked as a Machine Operator. .

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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
    48%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    11%
  • Coal Digger
    11%
  • Rigger
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Degirolamo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degirolamo 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Degirolamo. 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 125 military records available for the last name Degirolamo. For the veterans among your Degirolamo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degirolamo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Degirolamo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Degirolamo in 1950 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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