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Selvitella Family History

Selvitella 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: Serritella, Sevilla, Stella, Melville, Helliwell, Militello, La Tella

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Where is the Selvitella family from?

You can see how Selvitella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Selvitella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Selvitella family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Selvitella's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Selvitella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Selvitella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Selvitella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Selvitella. 50% of Selvitella men worked as an Electrician and 100% of Selvitella women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Selvitella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 176 census records available for the last name Selvitella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Selvitella 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Selvitella. 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 96 military records available for the last name Selvitella. For the veterans among your Selvitella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Selvitella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Selvitella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Selvitella in 1963 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Selvitella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Selvitella 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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