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Giovanna Family History

Giovanna 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, Giovanini, Govan, Giovenco, Cavanna, Di Giovanna, Gianni

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Where is the Giovanna family from?

You can see how Giovanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giovanna family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Giovanna families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Giovanna families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Giovanna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Giovanna families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giovanna 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 Giovanna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giovanna. 39% of Giovanna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Giovanna women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giovanna were Barber and Packer.

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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
    39%
  • Painter
    16%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Giovanna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 645 census records available for the last name Giovanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giovanna 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Giovanna. 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 164 military records available for the last name Giovanna. For the veterans among your Giovanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giovanna lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Giovanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Giovanna in 1978 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giovanna 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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