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Scafini Family History

Scafini 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, Carini, Saini, Scalici, Serafini, Casini, Savini

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Where is the Scafini family from?

You can see how Scafini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scafini family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scafini family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scafini's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Scafini families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scafini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Scafini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Scafini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scafini 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Scafini. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scafini. For the veterans among your Scafini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scafini lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Scafini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scafini in 1978 was 82, and 97 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scafini 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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