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Giann Family History

Giann 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: Gann, Ginn, Gnann, Gianni, Giang, Jiang, Guan, Liang, Mann, Gunn

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Where is the Giann family from?

You can see how Giann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giann family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Giann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Giann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Giann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Giann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giann 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Giann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Giann. For the veterans among your Giann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giann lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1989, in the United States, Giann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Giann in 1971 was 76, and 70 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giann 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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