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Sciascia Family History

Sciascia Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria and Sicily): from the female personal name Sciascia, a pet form of Rosaria.

Otherwise possibly from Arabic shāsha ‘length of muslin or silk for a turban’.

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


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Where is the Sciascia family from?

You can see how Sciascia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciascia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Sciascia families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sciascia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sciascia families in 1920.
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What did your Sciascia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sciascia. 29% of Sciascia men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Sciascia women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sciascia were Fruit Business and Seamstress.

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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
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Fruit Business
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    72%
  • Seamstress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sciascia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciascia 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Sciascia. 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 274 military records available for the last name Sciascia. For the veterans among your Sciascia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciascia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sciascia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sciascia in 1950 was 52, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sciascia 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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