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Degiacomo Family History

Degiacomo 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: De Giacomo, Di Giacomo, Giacomo, Sangiacomo, Degarmo, Maggiacomo

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Where is the Degiacomo family from?

You can see how Degiacomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Degiacomo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Degiacomo families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Degiacomo's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Degiacomo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Degiacomo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Degiacomo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Degiacomo. 50% of Degiacomo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Degiacomo women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    25%
  • Waiter
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Degiacomo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Degiacomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Degiacomo 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Degiacomo. 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 215 military records available for the last name Degiacomo. For the veterans among your Degiacomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Degiacomo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Degiacomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Degiacomo in 1957 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Degiacomo 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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