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Caravella Name Meaning

Italian:: from the female personal name Carabella composed of the elements cara ‘dear’ + bella ‘beautiful’. from caravella ‘caravel’ denoting the master or owner of a ship of this type.

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


Similar surnames: Carabello, Carvelli, Caravello, Farella, Scarangella, Mirabella

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Where is the Caravella family from?

You can see how Caravella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caravella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caravella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Caravella families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Caravella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Caravella families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caravella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caravella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caravella. 25% of Caravella men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Caravella women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caravella were Chauffeur and New Worker. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caravella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caravella 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Caravella. 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 483 military records available for the last name Caravella. For the veterans among your Caravella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caravella lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Caravella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Caravella in 1961 was 46, and 61 in 2004.

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