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Scavarda Family History

Scavarda 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: Savard, Camarda, Savaria, Scamardo, Carda, Navarra, Sawada, Scalera

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Where is the Scavarda family from?

You can see how Scavarda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavarda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scavarda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scavarda families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Scavarda's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Scavarda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavarda 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 Scavarda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scavarda. 50% of Scavarda men worked as a Truck Driver and 60% of Scavarda women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scavarda were Manager and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Scavarda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Scavarda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavarda 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Scavarda. 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 101 military records available for the last name Scavarda. For the veterans among your Scavarda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavarda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Scavarda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scavarda in 1964 was 70, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavarda 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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