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Scarafia Family History

Scarafia 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: Sarabia, Salafia, Sarafin, Sarafian, Saravia, Serafin, Sarazin

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Where is the Scarafia family from?

You can see how Scarafia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarafia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scarafia family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarafia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scarafia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarafia 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 185 census records available for the last name Scarafia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarafia 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Scarafia. 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 2 military records available for the last name Scarafia. For the veterans among your Scarafia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarafia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Scarafia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scarafia in 1978 was 68, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarafia 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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