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Gianning Family History

Gianning 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: Giannini, Giannino, Kanning, Manning, Sinning, Hanning, Canning

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Where is the Gianning family from?

You can see how Gianning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gianning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gianning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Gianning families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gianning's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Gianning families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Gianning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gianning 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 immigration records available for the last name Gianning. 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 19 military records available for the last name Gianning. For the veterans among your Gianning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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