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Scalas Family History

Scalas 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: Scala, Salas, Scales, Sala, Sales, Cala, Caras, Balas, Savas, Salah

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Where is the Scalas family from?

You can see how Scalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scalas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scalas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scalas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalas 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 62 census records available for the last name Scalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalas 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Scalas. 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 Scalas. For the veterans among your Scalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Scalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Scalas in 1963 was 72, and 53 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalas 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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