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Davella Family History

Davella Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name for someone from Avella in Avellino province.

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


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Where is the Davella family from?

You can see how Davella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Davella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Davella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Davella families living in New Jersey. This was about 13% of all the recorded Davella's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Davella families in 1920.
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What did your Davella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Davella. 29% of Davella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Davella women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Molder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Davella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Davella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Davella 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Davella. 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 122 military records available for the last name Davella. For the veterans among your Davella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Davella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Davella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Davella in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Davella 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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