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Sciambra Family History

Sciambra 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: Cambra, Sciarra, Sciara, Giambra, Sciandra, Scalera, Camara, Camba

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Where is the Sciambra family from?

You can see how Sciambra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciambra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Sciambra families living in Louisiana. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sciambra's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sciambra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sciambra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sciambra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sciambra. 37% of Sciambra men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Butcher
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%

What Sciambra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Sciambra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciambra 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Sciambra. 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 72 military records available for the last name Sciambra. For the veterans among your Sciambra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciambra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sciambra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sciambra in 1966 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sciambra 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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