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Zavaglia Family History

Zavaglia Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname derived from zavagliare ‘to patch together to confuse’. alternatively perhaps of Catalan origin (see Savaglio).

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


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Where is the Zavaglia family from?

You can see how Zavaglia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zavaglia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Zavaglia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zavaglia families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Zavaglia's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Zavaglia families in 1911.
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What did your Zavaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laboress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zavaglia. 34% of Zavaglia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Zavaglia women worked as a Laboress.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Hand
    17%
  • Molder
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laboress
    100%

What Zavaglia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Zavaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zavaglia 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Zavaglia. 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 128 military records available for the last name Zavaglia. For the veterans among your Zavaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zavaglia lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zavaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Zavaglia in 1961 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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