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Scavelli Family History

Scavelli 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, Scagnelli, Scibelli, Cavell, Caselli, Scarpelli

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Where is the Scavelli family from?

You can see how Scavelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Scavelli families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scavelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scavelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavelli 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 Scavelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scavelli. 67% of Scavelli men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    67%
  • Weaver
    34%

What Scavelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Scavelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavelli 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Scavelli. 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 127 military records available for the last name Scavelli. For the veterans among your Scavelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavelli lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Scavelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scavelli in 1948 was 53, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavelli 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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