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Oavelli Family History

Oavelli 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, Lavelle, Tavella, Carvelli, Avella, Fanelli, Pacelli

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Where is the Oavelli family from?

You can see how Oavelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oavelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Oavelli family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oavelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oavelli families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Oavelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oavelli 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Oavelli. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Oavelli. For the veterans among your Oavelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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