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Gemignani Family History

Gemignani Surname Meaning

Italian (Tuscany): patronymic or plural form of the personal name Gemignano.

This name is a vernacular form of the Late Latin name Geminianus,

which is a derivative of geminus ‘twin’.

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


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Where is the Gemignani family from?

You can see how Gemignani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gemignani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gemignani families living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Gemignani's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Gemignani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gemignani 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 Gemignani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gemignani. 34% of Gemignani men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Gemignani women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gemignani were Manager and General Candy Helper.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • General Candy Helper
    40%

What Gemignani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Gemignani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gemignani 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Gemignani. 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 207 military records available for the last name Gemignani. For the veterans among your Gemignani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gemignani lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gemignani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gemignani in 1952 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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