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Giunta Family History

Giunta Surname Meaning

Italian: from a short form of the personal name Bonag(g)iunta literally ‘good addition’ a name commonly given in the late Middle Ages to a long-awaited or much-desired son.

Found throughout Italy the name is common only in the south specifically in Calabria and Sicily.

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


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Where is the Giunta family from?

You can see how Giunta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giunta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Giunta families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Giunta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Giunta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giunta 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 Giunta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giunta. 19% of Giunta men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Giunta women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Giunta were Tailor and New Worker.

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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
    19%
  • Barber
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    26%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Giunta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giunta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Giunta. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Giunta. For the veterans among your Giunta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giunta lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Giunta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Giunta in 1950 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giunta 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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