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Ciavaglia Family History

Ciavaglia 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: Cimaglia, Zavaglia, Ciavarella, Savaglio, Ramaglia, Caniglia

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Where is the Ciavaglia family from?

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

What Ciavaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Ciavaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciavaglia 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Ciavaglia. 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 108 military records available for the last name Ciavaglia. For the veterans among your Ciavaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciavaglia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Ciavaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ciavaglia in 1953 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ciavaglia 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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