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Giovani Family History

Giovani 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: Giovanni, Govan, Govoni, Giordani, Giovino, Givans, Girvan, Givan

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Where is the Giovani family from?

You can see how Giovani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giovani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giovani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Giovani families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Giovani's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giovani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giovani 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 Giovani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Giovani. 50% of Giovani men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Barber
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Giovani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Giovani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giovani 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Giovani. 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 142 military records available for the last name Giovani. For the veterans among your Giovani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giovani lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Giovani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Giovani in 1967 was 65, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giovani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giovani 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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