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Consiglio Name Meaning

Italian:: from consiglio ‘advice’ (from Latin consilium) a nickname for a wise or thoughtful man or possibly for a fearful one (as in modern Italian) or an occupational name for a member of a council or similar body. from a short form of the personal name Buonconsiglio which is either an omen or well-wishing name meaning ‘may he give (or receive) good advice’ (see 1 above) or a Marian name from the cult of Madonna del Buon Consiglio ‘Our Lady of Good Counsel’.

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


Similar surnames: Coniglio, Bonfiglio, Consigli, Miglio, Gonsoulin, Cosio, Conigliaro

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Where is the Consiglio family from?

You can see how Consiglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Consiglio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 20 Consiglio families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Consiglio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Consiglio families in 1920.
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What did your Consiglio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Consiglio. 33% of Consiglio men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Consiglio women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Consiglio were Truck Driver and 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
    33%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Barber
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    10%
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There are 902 military records available for the last name Consiglio. For the veterans among your Consiglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Consiglio lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Consiglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Consiglio in 1945 was 34, and 75 in 2004.

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