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Gazzara Family History

Gazzara Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): possibly from a nickname based on Arabic ghazārah ‘commotion turmoil’.

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


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Where is the Gazzara family from?

You can see how Gazzara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gazzara family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gazzara families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Gazzara families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gazzara's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gazzara families in 1911.
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What did your Gazzara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gazzara. 38% of Gazzara men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gazzara women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gazzara were Butcher and Finisher.

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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
    38%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Butcher
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Sewing
    25%
  • Finisher
    25%

What Gazzara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Gazzara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gazzara 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Gazzara. 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 208 military records available for the last name Gazzara. For the veterans among your Gazzara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gazzara lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gazzara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gazzara in 1955 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gazzara 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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