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Scilla Family History

Scilla 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: Silla, Villa, Stella, Scala, Still, Sevilla, Sella, Calla, Ciulla

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Where is the Scilla family from?

You can see how Scilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scilla families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scilla's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Scilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scilla 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 Scilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scilla. 34% of Scilla men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Scilla women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Scilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Scilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scilla 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Scilla. 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 164 military records available for the last name Scilla. For the veterans among your Scilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scilla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scilla in 1964 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scilla 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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