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Scarcelli Family History

Scarcelli Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Scarcella and Scarcello.

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


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Where is the Scarcelli family from?

You can see how Scarcelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarcelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scarcelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Scarcelli's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Scarcelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarcelli 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 Scarcelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarcelli. 36% of Scarcelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scarcelli women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarcelli were Cabinet Maker and Housewife.

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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%
  • Miner
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Cabinet Maker
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Scarcelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Scarcelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarcelli 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Scarcelli. 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 206 military records available for the last name Scarcelli. For the veterans among your Scarcelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarcelli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scarcelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scarcelli in 1962 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scarcelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarcelli 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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