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Giannelli Family History

Giannelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Gianni.

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


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Where is the Giannelli family from?

You can see how Giannelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giannelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Giannelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Giannelli families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Giannelli's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Giannelli families in 1891.
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What did your Giannelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giannelli. 18% of Giannelli men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Giannelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giannelli were Presser and Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Giannelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giannelli 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 Giannelli. 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 597 military records available for the last name Giannelli. For the veterans among your Giannelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giannelli lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Giannelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Giannelli in 1946 was 54, and 88 in 2004.

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