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Mavelli Family History

Mavelli 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: Savelli, Marelli, Maselli, Lavelle, Minelli, Tavella, Carvelli

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Where is the Mavelli family from?

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

What did your Mavelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mavelli. 100% of Mavelli 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mavelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mavelli 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mavelli. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mavelli. For the veterans among your Mavelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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