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Ghilardi Family History

Ghilardi Surname Meaning

Italian (Lombardy): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Ghilardo one of the many Italian equivalents of Gerard.

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


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Where is the Ghilardi family from?

You can see how Ghilardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghilardi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghilardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ghilardi family living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghilardi's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Ghilardi families in 1880.
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What did your Ghilardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ghilardi. 57% of Ghilardi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    57%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Miner
    13%

What Ghilardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Ghilardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghilardi 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Ghilardi. 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 227 military records available for the last name Ghilardi. For the veterans among your Ghilardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghilardi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Ghilardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ghilardi in 1955 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ghilardi 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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