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Giovanni Family History

Giovanni Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Giovanni an equivalent of John. This surname is rare in Italy.

In North America it is also a shortened form of the patronymics Di Giovanni and De Giovanni.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Giovanni family from?

You can see how Giovanni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giovanni family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Giovanni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Giovanni families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Giovanni's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giovanni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giovanni 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 Giovanni ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Giovanni. 100% of Giovanni men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Giovanni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giovanni 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 16,000 immigration records available for the last name Giovanni. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Giovanni. For the veterans among your Giovanni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giovanni lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Giovanni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giovanni in 1961 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giovanni 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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