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Giaimo Family History

Giaimo Surname Meaning

Italian: from an Italianized form of the Spanish personal name Jaime equivalent to Italian Giacomo (see James).

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


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Where is the Giaimo family from?

You can see how Giaimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giaimo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Giaimo families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Giaimo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giaimo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giaimo 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 Giaimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giaimo. 27% of Giaimo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Giaimo women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giaimo were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    27%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giaimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giaimo 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 Giaimo. 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 626 military records available for the last name Giaimo. For the veterans among your Giaimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giaimo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Giaimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Giaimo in 1954 was 54, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giaimo 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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