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Scalla Family History

Scalla 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: Scala, Calla, Spalla, Scally, Scallan, Scalia, Skalla, Sala, Falla

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Where is the Scalla family from?

You can see how Scalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Scalla families living in Iowa. This was about 78% of all the recorded Scalla's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Scalla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalla 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 Scalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalla. 36% of Scalla men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Scalla women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalla were Clerk and Typist.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Typist
    34%

What Scalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Scalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalla 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Scalla. 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 84 military records available for the last name Scalla. For the veterans among your Scalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalla lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Scalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scalla in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalla 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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