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Favilla Family History

Favilla Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Favilla from Latin favilla ‘spark’

or possibly a nickname from the identical Italian word

(compare Failla).

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


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Where is the Favilla family from?

You can see how Favilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Favilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Favilla families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Favilla's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Favilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Favilla 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 Favilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Favilla. 40% of Favilla men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Favilla women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    40%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Gardener
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Favilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Favilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Favilla 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Favilla. 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 197 military records available for the last name Favilla. For the veterans among your Favilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Favilla lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Favilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Favilla in 1959 was 67, and 88 in 2004.

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