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Gavalla Family History

Gavalla 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: Galla, Valla, Tavella, Avella, Cavallo, Lavalle, Galella, Vavala

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Where is the Gavalla family from?

You can see how Gavalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gavalla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Gavalla families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gavalla's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gavalla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gavalla 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 Gavalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gavalla. 100% of Gavalla women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gavalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Gavalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gavalla 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Gavalla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Gavalla. For the veterans among your Gavalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gavalla lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Gavalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Gavalla in 1969 was 70, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gavalla 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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