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Indovina Name Meaning

Italian: occupational name from indovina (feminine form) ‘soothsayer fortune teller magician wizard’ and in Sicily ‘praying mantis’.

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


Similar surnames: Andolina, Antonino, Insinga, Davino, Colina, Covino, Sindoni, Madonia

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Where is the Indovina family from?

You can see how Indovina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indovina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Indovina families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Indovina's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Indovina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indovina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Indovina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Indovina. 27% of Indovina men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Indovina women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Indovina were Proprietor and Saleslady. .

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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
    27%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • New Worker
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%
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What Indovina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Indovina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indovina 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Indovina. 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 137 military records available for the last name Indovina. For the veterans among your Indovina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indovina lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Indovina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Indovina in 1964 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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