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Ciavarella Family History

Ciavarella Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): probably from Sicilian ciavareddu ‘kid young goat’ from Old French chevrel presumably applied as a nickname or as a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd.

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


Similar surnames: Ciaramella, Citarella, Carabello, Cavaretta, Caldarella, Cantrell

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Where is the Ciavarella family from?

You can see how Ciavarella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ciavarella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ciavarella families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ciavarella's in USA. California had the highest population of Ciavarella families in 1920.
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What did your Ciavarella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ciavarella. 63% of Ciavarella men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ciavarella 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Machine Operator
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Tailor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ciavarella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ciavarella 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Ciavarella. 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 347 military records available for the last name Ciavarella. For the veterans among your Ciavarella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ciavarella lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ciavarella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Ciavarella in 1959 was 60, and 67 in 2004.

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