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Giglio Family History

Giglio Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Giglio from giglio ‘lily’ (from Latin lilium) a plant considered to symbolize the qualities of candor and purity.

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


Similar surnames: Gilio, Giglia, Miglio, Diglio, Meglio, Foglio, Maglio, Liggio, Baglio

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Where is the Giglio family from?

You can see how Giglio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giglio family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giglio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Giglio families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Giglio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giglio families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giglio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Giglio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giglio. 17% of Giglio men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Giglio women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giglio were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    17%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Barber
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Giglio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giglio 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Giglio. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Giglio. For the veterans among your Giglio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giglio lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Giglio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giglio in 1947 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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