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Scalisa Family History

Scalisa 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: Scalia, Scalise, Scalisi, Scala, Scales, Scalera, Salis, Camisa

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Where is the Scalisa family from?

You can see how Scalisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scalisa families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scalisa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scalisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalisa 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 103 census records available for the last name Scalisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalisa 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Scalisa. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scalisa. For the veterans among your Scalisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalisa lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalisa 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scalisa

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