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Gianni Name 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


Similar surnames: Ianni, Zanni, Nanni, Vanni, Giovanni, Giannino, Gann, Hanni, Giannini

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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 1911 there were 2 Gianni families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Gianni's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Gianni families in 1911.
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.

What did your Gianni ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gianni. 100% of Gianni men worked as a Miner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%
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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 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 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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