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Gizzo Family History

Gizzo Surname Meaning

Italian: from Gizio a shortened form of the personal name Egizio in origin an ethnic name denoting someone from Egypt.

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


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Where is the Gizzo family from?

You can see how Gizzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gizzo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Gizzo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gizzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Gizzo's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Gizzo families in 1920.
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What did your Gizzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gizzo. 64% of Gizzo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gizzo women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gizzo were Machinist and Operator.

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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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Gizzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Gizzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gizzo 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Gizzo. 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 195 military records available for the last name Gizzo. For the veterans among your Gizzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gizzo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Gizzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gizzo in 1942 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gizzo 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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