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Schiavo Family History

Schiavo Surname Meaning

Italian: ethnic name from schiavo ‘Slav’. Compare Lo Schiavo.

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


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Where is the Schiavo family from?

You can see how Schiavo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiavo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Schiavo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Schiavo families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiavo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Schiavo families in 1891.
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What did your Schiavo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Schiavo. 50% of Schiavo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Schiavo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schiavo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiavo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schiavo. 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 941 military records available for the last name Schiavo. For the veterans among your Schiavo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiavo lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Schiavo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Schiavo in 1945 was 30, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schiavo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schiavo 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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