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Scarfo Name Meaning

Italian (Calabria; also Scarfò): habitational name from Scarfò in Pizzo in Vibo Valentia province.

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


Similar surnames: Sarno, Scordo, Carro, Cardo, Calo, Scavo, Scanio, Spargo, Caro, Sano

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Where is the Scarfo family from?

You can see how Scarfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarfo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scarfo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Scarfo families living in Durham. This was about 20% of all the recorded Scarfo's in United Kingdom. Durham and 3 other counties had the highest population of Scarfo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarfo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scarfo. 100% of Scarfo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scarfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarfo 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Scarfo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 470 military records available for the last name Scarfo. For the veterans among your Scarfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarfo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scarfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scarfo in 1954 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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