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Gianessi Family History

Gianessi 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: Gianelli, Ganesh, Granese, Ganesan, Garness, Likness, Ginnetti, Gines

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Where is the Gianessi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gianessi 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 Gianessi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gianessi. 58% of Gianessi men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    58%
  • Proprietor
    43%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Gianessi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianessi 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Gianessi. 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 13 military records available for the last name Gianessi. For the veterans among your Gianessi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gianessi lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Gianessi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gianessi in 1970 was 90, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gianessi 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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