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Giacobbi Family History

Giacobbi Surname 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: Giacobbe, Jacobi, Gobbi, Giacomo, Giacone, Giacomini, Gianotti

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Where is the Giacobbi family from?

You can see how Giacobbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giacobbi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Giacobbi families living in California. This was about 36% of all the recorded Giacobbi's in USA. California had the highest population of Giacobbi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giacobbi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Giacobbi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giacobbi. 34% of Giacobbi men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Giacobbi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giacobbi were Cutter and Newworker.

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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%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Presser
    23%
  • Cutter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    38%
  • Winder
    38%
  • Newworker
    25%

What Giacobbi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Giacobbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giacobbi 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Giacobbi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Giacobbi. For the veterans among your Giacobbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giacobbi lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Giacobbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Giacobbi in 1952 was 41, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giacobbi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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