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Gygli Family History

Gygli Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Egli, Galli, Giglio, Gaglio, Gyger, Giglia, Goglia, Gulli, Wygle, Li

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Where is the Gygli family from?

You can see how Gygli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gygli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gygli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Gygli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Gygli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gygli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gygli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gygli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Optometrist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gygli. 100% of Gygli men worked as an Optometrist. .

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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

  • Optometrist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Gygli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gygli 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gygli. 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 27 military records available for the last name Gygli. For the veterans among your Gygli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gygli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Gygli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Gygli in 1966 was 66, and 63 in 2002.

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