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Scali Family History

Scali Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from Scali in Piedimonte Etneo, Sicily, named with Greek skali(n) ‘step terrace’ (itself derived from Latin scala ‘ladder’)

or from some other similarly named place.

Variant of Scala.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scali family from?

You can see how Scali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scali family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scali families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scali's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Scali families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scali 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 Scali ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scali. 100% of Scali women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scali 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scali. 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 353 military records available for the last name Scali. For the veterans among your Scali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scali lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Scali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scali in 1945 was 25, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scali 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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