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Scavella Family History

Scavella 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, Capella, Tavella, Savela, Avella, Scarsella, Sabella

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Where is the Scavella family from?

You can see how Scavella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scavella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Scavella families living in Florida. This was about 78% of all the recorded Scavella's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Scavella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scavella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scavella. 50% of Scavella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scavella women worked as a Laundress. .

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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
    50%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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What Scavella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Scavella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavella 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Scavella. 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 75 military records available for the last name Scavella. For the veterans among your Scavella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Scavella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Scavella in 1965 was 70, and 81 in 2003.

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