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Scalco Family History

Scalco 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: Scacco, Scalzo, Scala, Scales, Calo, Sacco, Salto, Falco, Salvo

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Where is the Scalco family from?

You can see how Scalco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalco family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Scalco families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Scalco families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Scalco's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scalco families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalco 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 Scalco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalco. 43% of Scalco men worked as a Butcher and 50% of Scalco women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalco were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Butcher
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Scalco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Scalco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalco 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Scalco. 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 48 military records available for the last name Scalco. For the veterans among your Scalco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalco lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scalco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scalco in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalco 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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