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Selvaggi Family History

Selvaggi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Selvaggio.

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


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Where is the Selvaggi family from?

You can see how Selvaggi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvaggi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Selvaggi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Selvaggi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Selvaggi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Selvaggi families in 1920.
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What did your Selvaggi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selvaggi. 40% of Selvaggi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Selvaggi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Selvaggi were Machinist and Waitress.

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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%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Baker
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Selvaggi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Selvaggi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvaggi 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Selvaggi. 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 160 military records available for the last name Selvaggi. For the veterans among your Selvaggi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvaggi lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Selvaggi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Selvaggi in 1947 was 60, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvaggi 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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