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Scimeca Family History

Scimeca Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): perhaps from an augmentative of Scime.

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


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Where is the Scimeca family from?

You can see how Scimeca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scimeca family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Scimeca families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Scimeca's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scimeca families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scimeca 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 Scimeca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scimeca. 44% of Scimeca men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Scimeca women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scimeca were Proprietor 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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    20%
  • Music Teacher
    20%
  • Office Clerk
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scimeca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scimeca 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Scimeca. 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 399 military records available for the last name Scimeca. For the veterans among your Scimeca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scimeca lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Scimeca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scimeca in 1952 was 43, and 84 in 2004.

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