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Carvella Family History

Carvella Name 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: Carvelli, Carvell, Caravella, Cardella, Carella, Carnell, Cardell

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Where is the Carvella family from?

You can see how Carvella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carvella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Carvella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Carvella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Carvella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carvella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carvella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carvella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carvella. 100% of Carvella men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Carvella women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Carvella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Carvella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carvella 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Carvella. 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 59 military records available for the last name Carvella. For the veterans among your Carvella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carvella lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Carvella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carvella in 1956 was 49, and 46 in 2004.

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