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Gianni Family History

Gianni Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Gianni a shortened form of Giovanni an equivalent of John.

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


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Where is the Gianni family from?

You can see how Gianni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gianni family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Gianni families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Gianni family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gianni's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Gianni families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gianni 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 Gianni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gianni. 21% of Gianni men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Gianni women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gianni were Shoemaker and Beautician.

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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
    21%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Shoemaker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
  • Cutter
    9%
  • Beautician
    9%

What Gianni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gianni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianni 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 Gianni. 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 464 military records available for the last name Gianni. For the veterans among your Gianni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gianni lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Gianni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gianni in 1954 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gianni 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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