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Scaffidi Family History

Scaffidi Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Scafidi.

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


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Where is the Scaffidi family from?

You can see how Scaffidi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaffidi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Scaffidi families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Scaffidi's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Scaffidi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaffidi 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 Scaffidi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scaffidi. 35% of Scaffidi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scaffidi women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scaffidi were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Scaffidi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scaffidi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaffidi 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 943 immigration records available for the last name Scaffidi. 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 387 military records available for the last name Scaffidi. For the veterans among your Scaffidi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaffidi lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Scaffidi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scaffidi in 1944 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaffidi 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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