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Violi Family History

Violi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Viola or of a shortened form of medieval personal name such as Salviolo.

A pet form of Salvo.

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


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Where is the Violi family from?

You can see how Violi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Violi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Violi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Violi families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Violi's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Violi families in 1880.
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What did your Violi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Violi. 34% of Violi men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Violi women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Shoemaker
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Violi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 778 census records available for the last name Violi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Violi 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Violi. 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 321 military records available for the last name Violi. For the veterans among your Violi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Violi lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Violi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Violi in 1961 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Violi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Violi 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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