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Maravilla Name Meaning

Spanish: nickname from maravilla ‘wonder’ (from Latin mirabilia ‘extraordinary thing marvel’).

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


Similar surnames: Mancilla, Parrilla, Taravella, Martello, Mirabella, Marzilli

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Where is the Maravilla family from?

You can see how Maravilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maravilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maravilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Maravilla families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Maravilla's in USA. California had the highest population of Maravilla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maravilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maravilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maravilla. 75% of Maravilla 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
    75%
  • Road Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Maravilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maravilla 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Maravilla. 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 65 military records available for the last name Maravilla. For the veterans among your Maravilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maravilla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Maravilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Maravilla in 1955 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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