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Scalea Family History

Scalea 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: Scala, Scales, Scalera, Scalia, Sala, Sales, Sale, Caleb, Cala, Caley

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Where is the Scalea family from?

You can see how Scalea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scalea families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scalea's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Scalea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalea 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 Scalea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalea. 100% of Scalea men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Scalea women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Scalea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Scalea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalea 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Scalea. 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 35 military records available for the last name Scalea. For the veterans among your Scalea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalea lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Scalea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scalea in 1967 was 61, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scalea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalea 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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