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Giglia Family History

Giglia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Giglia feminine form of Giglio.

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


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Where is the Giglia family from?

You can see how Giglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Giglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Giglia family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Giglia's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Giglia families in 1911.
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What did your Giglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giglia. 25% of Giglia men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Giglia women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giglia were Mechanic and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Sewing Morphine
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

What Giglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giglia 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 953 immigration records available for the last name Giglia. 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 264 military records available for the last name Giglia. For the veterans among your Giglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giglia lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Giglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Giglia in 1952 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giglia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giglia 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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