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Scamara Family History

Scamara 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: Camara, Samara, Kamara, Cambra, Scalera, Sciara, Samora, Camarda

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Where is the Scamara family from?

You can see how Scamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scamara families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Scamara's in USA. California had the highest population of Scamara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamara 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 Scamara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scamara. 100% of Scamara men worked as a Ranch Hand.

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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

  • Ranch Hand
    100%

What Scamara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Scamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamara 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Scamara. 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 20 military records available for the last name Scamara. For the veterans among your Scamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamara lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Scamara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Scamara in 1971 was 79, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scamara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scamara 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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