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Giamalva Family History

Giamalva 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: Giambalvo, Lamalfa, Grijalva, Giambra, Giampa, Giammona, Gamarra

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Where is the Giamalva family from?

You can see how Giamalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giamalva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Giamalva families living in Kansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Giamalva's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Giamalva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giamalva 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 Giamalva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cap Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giamalva. 25% of Giamalva men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Giamalva women worked as a Cap Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giamalva were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Peddler
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cap Maker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Giamalva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Giamalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giamalva 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Giamalva. 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 90 military records available for the last name Giamalva. For the veterans among your Giamalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giamalva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Giamalva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Giamalva in 1964 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giamalva 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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