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Dellavecchia Family History

Dellavecchia Name 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: Della Vecchia, Del Vecchio, Pellecchia, La Vecchia, Colavecchio

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Where is the Dellavecchia family from?

You can see how Dellavecchia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dellavecchia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dellavecchia families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dellavecchia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dellavecchia families in 1920.
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What did your Dellavecchia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dellavecchia. 72% of Dellavecchia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dellavecchia women worked as a Laundress. .

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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
    72%
  • Gardener
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Dellavecchia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dellavecchia 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Dellavecchia. 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 227 military records available for the last name Dellavecchia. For the veterans among your Dellavecchia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dellavecchia lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dellavecchia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dellavecchia in 1960 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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