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Scafati Family History

Scafati Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Scafidi, Sclafani, Scarpati, Schatz, Scala, Galati, Sakai, Safar

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Where is the Scafati family from?

You can see how Scafati families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scafati family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scafati families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scafati's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scafati families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scafati surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scafati ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Musician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scafati. 58% of Scafati men worked as a Musician.

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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

  • Musician
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Scafati family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Scafati. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scafati 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Scafati. 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 65 military records available for the last name Scafati. For the veterans among your Scafati ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scafati lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scafati life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scafati in 1963 was 61, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scafati

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scafati ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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