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Scalfani Family History

Scalfani 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: Sclafani, Scallan, Scala, Calland, Scafidi, Callan, Salman, Lalani

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Where is the Scalfani family from?

You can see how Scalfani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalfani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Scalfani families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scalfani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scalfani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalfani 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 Scalfani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalfani. 28% of Scalfani men worked as a Clerk and 67% of Scalfani women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalfani were Pedlar and Packer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Pedlar
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    67%
  • Packer
    34%

What Scalfani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Scalfani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalfani 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Scalfani. 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 54 military records available for the last name Scalfani. For the veterans among your Scalfani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalfani lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Scalfani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Scalfani in 1961 was 51, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalfani 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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