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Gavello Family History

Gavello 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: Gallo, Lavelle, Novello, Savelli, Tavella, Avella, Cavallo, Cabello

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Where is the Gavello family from?

You can see how Gavello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Gavello families living in California. This was about 63% of all the recorded Gavello's in USA. California had the highest population of Gavello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gavello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavello. 25% of Gavello men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Janitor
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
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What Gavello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Gavello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavello 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Gavello. 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 31 military records available for the last name Gavello. For the veterans among your Gavello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavello lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gavello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gavello in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

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