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Scaffa Family History

Scaffa 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: Scaff, Staffa, Scala, Raffa, Scarff, Schaff, Staff, Baffa, Scarpa

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Where is the Scaffa family from?

You can see how Scaffa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaffa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scaffa families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scaffa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scaffa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaffa 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 128 census records available for the last name Scaffa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaffa 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Scaffa. 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 33 military records available for the last name Scaffa. For the veterans among your Scaffa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaffa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Scaffa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scaffa in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scaffa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaffa 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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