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Giannella Family History

Giannella 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: Giannelli, Cannella, Giannetta, Gonnella, Gianelli, Minnella

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Where is the Giannella family from?

You can see how Giannella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Giannella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Giannella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Giannella family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Giannella's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Giannella families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Giannella 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 Giannella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dyers Helper and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Giannella. 100% of Giannella men worked as a Dyers Helper and 100% of Giannella women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Dyers Helper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Giannella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Giannella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Giannella 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Giannella. 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 76 military records available for the last name Giannella. For the veterans among your Giannella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Giannella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Giannella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Giannella in 1963 was 80, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Giannella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Giannella 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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