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Garavaglia Family History

Garavaglia Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Garavaglia canton Ticino; compare the placenames Garavagna (Cuneo) and Garavoglie (Vercelli).

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


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Where is the Garavaglia family from?

You can see how Garavaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Garavaglia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Garavaglia families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Garavaglia's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Garavaglia families in 1920.
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What did your Garavaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Garavaglia. 45% of Garavaglia men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Garavaglia women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Garavaglia were Miner and New Worker.

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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
    45%
  • Labor
    6%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • H
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Garavaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Garavaglia 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 981 immigration records available for the last name Garavaglia. 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 497 military records available for the last name Garavaglia. For the veterans among your Garavaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Garavaglia lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Garavaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Garavaglia in 1942 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

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