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Giacomelli Family History

Giacomelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Giacomello a pet form of the personal name Giacomo (see James).

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


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Where is the Giacomelli family from?

You can see how Giacomelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giacomelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Giacomelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Giacomelli families living in Sussex. This was about 88% of all the recorded Giacomelli's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Giacomelli families in 1891.
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What did your Giacomelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Brickworks Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Giacomelli. 100% of Giacomelli men worked as a Brickworks Labourer Heavy Worker and 100% of Giacomelli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Brickworks Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Giacomelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giacomelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giacomelli 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 Giacomelli. 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 476 military records available for the last name Giacomelli. For the veterans among your Giacomelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giacomelli lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Giacomelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Giacomelli in 1963 was 78, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giacomelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giacomelli 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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