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Giacomo Family History

Giacomo Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Giacomo from Latin Jacobus via Late Latin Jacomus (see James and Jacob).

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


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Where is the Giacomo family from?

You can see how Giacomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giacomo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Giacomo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Giacomo families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Giacomo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Giacomo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giacomo 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 Giacomo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giacomo. 22% of Giacomo men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Giacomo women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giacomo were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    22%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    19%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Packer
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Giacomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giacomo 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Giacomo. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Giacomo. For the veterans among your Giacomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giacomo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Giacomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Giacomo in 1962 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giacomo 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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