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Gizzi Family History

Gizzi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Gizzo.

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


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Where is the Gizzi family from?

You can see how Gizzi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gizzi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Gizzi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Gizzi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gizzi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gizzi families in 1911.
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What did your Gizzi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gizzi. 36% of Gizzi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Gizzi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gizzi were Salesman and Inspector.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Barber
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Dressmaker
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gizzi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gizzi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gizzi. 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 694 military records available for the last name Gizzi. For the veterans among your Gizzi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gizzi lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Gizzi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Gizzi in 1949 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gizzi 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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