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Chiavetta Family History

Chiavetta Surname Meaning

Italian: from chiavetta a diminutive of chiave ‘key’.

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


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Where is the Chiavetta family from?

You can see how Chiavetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiavetta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chiavetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chiavetta families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chiavetta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chiavetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiavetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiavetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiavetta. 25% of Chiavetta men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chiavetta women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Shoemaker
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Chiavetta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 484 census records available for the last name Chiavetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiavetta 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Chiavetta. 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 150 military records available for the last name Chiavetta. For the veterans among your Chiavetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiavetta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chiavetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chiavetta in 1962 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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