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Garofano Family History

Garofano Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Garofalo from standard Italian garofano ‘carnation’.

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


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Where is the Garofano family from?

You can see how Garofano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garofano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Garofano families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Garofano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garofano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Garofano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Garofano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garofano. 27% of Garofano men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Garofano women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garofano were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Garofano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 863 census records available for the last name Garofano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garofano 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Garofano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 267 military records available for the last name Garofano. For the veterans among your Garofano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garofano lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Garofano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Garofano in 1954 was 39, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Garofano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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