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Scarbo Family History

Scarbo 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: Carbo, Scarfo, Scerbo, Scarbro, Carro, Sorbo, Cardo, Carby, Barbo

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Where is the Scarbo family from?

You can see how Scarbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Scarbo families living in Kentucky. This was about 34% of all the recorded Scarbo's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scarbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbo 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 Scarbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarbo. 60% of Scarbo men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scarbo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarbo were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Scarbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Scarbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbo 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Scarbo. 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 269 military records available for the last name Scarbo. For the veterans among your Scarbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scarbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scarbo in 1962 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbo 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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