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Scarpa Family History

Scarpa Surname Meaning

Italian: from scarpa ‘shoe’ used to denote a shoemaker or perhaps someone with large or otherwise remarkable feet.

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


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Where is the Scarpa family from?

You can see how Scarpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarpa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarpa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scarpa families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarpa's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Scarpa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarpa 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 Scarpa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarpa. 22% of Scarpa men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Scarpa women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarpa were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Packer
    11%
  • Operator
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scarpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarpa 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 Scarpa. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scarpa. For the veterans among your Scarpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarpa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scarpa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scarpa in 1954 was 28, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarpa 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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