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Stivala Family History

Stivala 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: Switala, Sigala, Stigall, Savala, Stavola, Stovall, Sala, Stella

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Where is the Stivala family from?

You can see how Stivala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stivala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Stivala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Stivala families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stivala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Stivala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stivala 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 Stivala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stivala. 60% of Stivala men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Stivala women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stivala were Hod Carrier and Machine 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
    60%
  • Hod Carrier
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Stivala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Stivala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stivala 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Stivala. 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 189 military records available for the last name Stivala. For the veterans among your Stivala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stivala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Stivala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Stivala in 1964 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stivala 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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