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Vavala Name Meaning

Italian (southern): possibly a variant of Vadala .

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


Similar surnames: Vadala, Favara, Favela, Favata, Sabala, Valla, Vatalaro, Savasta

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Where is the Vavala family from?

You can see how Vavala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vavala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vavala families living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Vavala's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Vavala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vavala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vavala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vavala. 60% of Vavala 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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What Vavala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Vavala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vavala 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Vavala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 85 military records available for the last name Vavala. For the veterans among your Vavala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vavala lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Vavala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Vavala in 1967 was 85, and 72 in 2004.

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