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Scancella Family History

Scancella 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: Scarcella, Cannella, Scarsella, Cancilla, Scannell, Cascella

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Where is the Scancella family from?

You can see how Scancella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scancella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scancella family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scancella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scancella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scancella 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 77 census records available for the last name Scancella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scancella 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Scancella. 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 40 military records available for the last name Scancella. For the veterans among your Scancella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scancella lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Scancella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scancella in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scancella 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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