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Scalessa Family History

Scalessa 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: Scales, Scalera, Scalese, Scaletta, Sales, Scala, Schloss, Cales

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Where is the Scalessa family from?

You can see how Scalessa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalessa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scalessa family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalessa's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scalessa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalessa 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 22 census records available for the last name Scalessa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalessa 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scalessa. 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 2 military records available for the last name Scalessa. For the veterans among your Scalessa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalessa lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Scalessa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Scalessa in 1972 was 91, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalessa 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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