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Scafetta Family History

Scafetta 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: Scaletta, Sabetta, Scibetta, Saletta, Manetta, Cetta, Scalera, Saitta

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scafetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Scafetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scafetta 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Scafetta. 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 10 military records available for the last name Scafetta. For the veterans among your Scafetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scafetta lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Scafetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scafetta in 1975 was 79, and 72 in 1998.

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