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Civello Family History

Civello Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from the Medieval personal name Gibellus of German origin (compare Gebel).

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


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Where is the Civello family from?

You can see how Civello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Civello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Civello families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Civello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Civello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Civello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Civello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Civello. 21% of Civello men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Civello women worked as a Floor Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Civello were Barber and Shirt Finisher.

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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
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Shirt Finisher
    34%

What Civello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Civello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Civello 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Civello. 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 263 military records available for the last name Civello. For the veterans among your Civello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Civello lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Civello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Civello in 1962 was 65, and 84 in 2004.

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