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Yacovelli Family History

Yacovelli 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: Iacovelli, Iacobelli, Covelli, Savelli, Racanelli, Carvelli, Covello

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Where is the Yacovelli family from?

You can see how Yacovelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yacovelli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yacovelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Yacovelli families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Yacovelli's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yacovelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yacovelli 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 Yacovelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yacovelli. 100% of Yacovelli 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 Yacovelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Yacovelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yacovelli 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Yacovelli. 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 102 military records available for the last name Yacovelli. For the veterans among your Yacovelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yacovelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Yacovelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Yacovelli in 1966 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yacovelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yacovelli 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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