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Schiavi Family History

Schiavi Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Schiavo.

Habitational name from Schiavi d'Abruzzo in Chieti province or from Schiavi (now called Liberi) in Caserta.

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


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Where is the Schiavi family from?

You can see how Schiavi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schiavi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Schiavi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Schiavi family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Schiavi's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Schiavi families in 1911.
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What did your Schiavi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schiavi. 44% of Schiavi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Schiavi women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schiavi were Bartender and Dressmaker.

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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
    44%
  • Waiter
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    9%
  • Bartender
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Dressmaker
    29%

What Schiavi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schiavi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schiavi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Schiavi. 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 309 military records available for the last name Schiavi. For the veterans among your Schiavi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schiavi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Schiavi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Schiavi in 1957 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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