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Cavelli Family History

Cavelli Surname 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, Carvelli, Cavell, Caselli, Capelli, Carelli, Covelli

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Where is the Cavelli family from?

You can see how Cavelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cavelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cavelli families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cavelli's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Cavelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cavelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cavelli ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Cavelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Cavelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cavelli 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Cavelli. 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 74 military records available for the last name Cavelli. For the veterans among your Cavelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cavelli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cavelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cavelli in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cavelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cavelli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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