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Gavella Family History

Gavella 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: Tavella, Avella, Galella, Lavelle, Vanella, Galla, Savelli, Favela

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Where is the Gavella family from?

You can see how Gavella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gavella family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gavella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavella ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gavella ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Gavella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gavella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavella 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gavella. 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 15 military records available for the last name Gavella. For the veterans among your Gavella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavella lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Gavella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gavella in 1985 was 88, and 78 in 1997.

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