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Acquaviva Family History

Acquaviva Surname Meaning

Italian: literally ‘living water’, i.e. ‘running water’, ‘spring’; a habitational name from any of various minor places in central and southern Italy so named on account of their springs of fresh water,

as for example Acquaviva Platani in Sicily (until 1862, known simply as Acquaviva).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Acquaviva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Acquaviva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Acquaviva families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Acquaviva's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Acquaviva families in 1920.
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What did your Acquaviva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Acquaviva. 53% of Acquaviva 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
    53%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Iceman
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%

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Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Acquaviva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Acquaviva 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Acquaviva. 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 607 military records available for the last name Acquaviva. For the veterans among your Acquaviva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Acquaviva lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Acquaviva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Acquaviva in 1946 was 55, and 65 in 2004.

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