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Scalisi Family History

Scalisi Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): variant of Scalese.

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


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Where is the Scalisi family from?

You can see how Scalisi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalisi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scalisi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Scalisi families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Scalisi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scalisi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalisi 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 Scalisi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalisi. 18% of Scalisi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scalisi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalisi were Painter and Finisher.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Opperator
    34%
  • Finisher
    34%

What Scalisi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scalisi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalisi 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Scalisi. 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 277 military records available for the last name Scalisi. For the veterans among your Scalisi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalisi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Scalisi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scalisi in 1959 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scalisi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalisi 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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