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Garofolo Name Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Garofalo from dialect garofolo ‘carnation’.

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


Similar surnames: Garofalo, Garafalo, Garafola, Garofano, Carolla, Gargiulo, Garguilo

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Where is the Garofolo family from?

You can see how Garofolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garofolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Garofolo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Garofolo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Garofolo families in 1920.
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What did your Garofolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garofolo. 34% of Garofolo men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Garofolo women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garofolo were Mason and Seamstress. .

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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
    34%
  • Chauffeur
    5%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Mason
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    27%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Finisher
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garofolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garofolo 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Garofolo. 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 397 military records available for the last name Garofolo. For the veterans among your Garofolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garofolo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Garofolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Garofolo in 1957 was 44, and 87 in 2004.

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