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Gavalli Family History

Gavalli 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: Cavalli, Savelli, Valli, Cavallo, Galli, Lavalle, Lavallie, Ranalli

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Where is the Gavalli family from?

You can see how Gavalli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavalli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gavalli families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Gavalli family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Gavalli's in USA. California had the highest population of Gavalli families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Gavalli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavalli 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Gavalli. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gavalli. For the veterans among your Gavalli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavalli 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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