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Sangiacomo Name Meaning

Italian: habitational name from a place so named for a local church or shrine dedicated to Saint James (San Giacomo) as for example San Giacomo degli Schiavoni in Campobasso province or San Giacomo Vercellese in Vercelli.

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


Similar surnames: Sanfilippo, Santiago, Santizo, Giacomo, Di Giacomo, Sangermano

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Where is the Sangiacomo family from?

You can see how Sangiacomo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sangiacomo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Sangiacomo families living in California. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sangiacomo's in USA. California had the highest population of Sangiacomo families in 1920.
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What did your Sangiacomo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sangiacomo. 43% of Sangiacomo men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%
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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Sangiacomo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sangiacomo 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Sangiacomo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Sangiacomo. For the veterans among your Sangiacomo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sangiacomo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Sangiacomo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sangiacomo in 1949 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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