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Scavo Family History

Scavo Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): status name for a serf from Old Sicilian scavu ‘slave bondsman’.

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


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Where is the Scavo family from?

You can see how Scavo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Scavo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Scavo families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scavo's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Scavo families in 1891.
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What did your Scavo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scavo. 30% of Scavo men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Scavo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scavo were Manager and Operator.

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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
    30%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Scavo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scavo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavo 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 Scavo. 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 541 military records available for the last name Scavo. For the veterans among your Scavo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavo lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scavo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Scavo in 1944 was 35, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavo 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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