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Scavello Family History

Scavello 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, Cavallo, Cabello, Covello, Servello, Scarpello, Capello

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Where is the Scavello family from?

You can see how Scavello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scavello family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scavello's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Scavello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scavello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scavello. 100% of Scavello men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Scavello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Scavello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavello 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Scavello. 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 52 military records available for the last name Scavello. For the veterans among your Scavello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavello lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Scavello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scavello in 1968 was 81, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavello 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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