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Scarba Family History

Scarba 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: Scarpa, Scala, Carda, Barba, Carbo, Carby, Sarka, Scarff, Scorza

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Where is the Scarba family from?

You can see how Scarba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Scarba families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarba's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Scarba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarba 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 Scarba ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Scarba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Scarba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarba 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scarba. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scarba. For the veterans among your Scarba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarba lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Scarba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scarba in 1978 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarba 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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