Italy
Piemonte
Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Gurro is a comune in the provincia of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte with a population of 160 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 17 passengers departing from Gurro arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.gurro.vb.itAddress
Via Provinciale N.4
28828 Gurro
Map
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Gurro812m178
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Terrabona1,200m0
- La Piazza1,000m0
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 80% since 1951. Recorded US arrivals from Gurro between 1830 and 1912 equal 11% of its current population, peaking in 1900.
Total US arrivals
17
1830–1912
Peak year
1900
4 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Gurro recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Fortunato4
- 2.Porta3
- 3.Finocchiaro2
- 4.Bergamaschi2
- 5.Berganaschi1
- 6.Cerioli1
- 7.Mazza1
- 8.Patritti1
- 9.Ghilolli1
- 10.Dresti1
Notable People
People born in Gurro.
- Cirillo Bergamaschib. 1927