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Scavuzzo Family History

Scavuzzo Surname Meaning

Italian: from Sicilian scavuzzu ‘dusky dark’ also ‘overly subdued or submissive’ a diminutive of scavu; see Scavo.

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


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Where is the Scavuzzo family from?

You can see how Scavuzzo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavuzzo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scavuzzo families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Scavuzzo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scavuzzo families in 1920.
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What did your Scavuzzo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scavuzzo. 40% of Scavuzzo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scavuzzo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scavuzzo were Draftsman 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
    40%
  • Presser
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Draftsman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Scavuzzo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Scavuzzo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavuzzo 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Scavuzzo. 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 187 military records available for the last name Scavuzzo. For the veterans among your Scavuzzo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavuzzo lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Scavuzzo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scavuzzo in 1950 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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