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Scintilla Family History

Scintilla 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: Castilla, Cantillo, Mantilla, Santillan, Scinta, Spinella, Cancilla

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Where is the Scintilla family from?

You can see how Scintilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scintilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scintilla family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scintilla's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scintilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scintilla 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 29 census records available for the last name Scintilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scintilla 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Scintilla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scintilla. For the veterans among your Scintilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scintilla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Scintilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scintilla in 1964 was 65, and 79 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scintilla 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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