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Scinta Family History

Scinta Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a variant of Scinto. This is a very rare surname in Italy occurring in Sicily Calabria Liguria and Piedmont.

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


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Where is the Scinta family from?

You can see how Scinta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scinta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scinta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Scinta families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Scinta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scinta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scinta 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 Scinta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scinta. 50% of Scinta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scinta women worked as a Saleslady.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Barber
    17%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Scinta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Scinta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scinta 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Scinta. 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 116 military records available for the last name Scinta. For the veterans among your Scinta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scinta lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Scinta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Scinta in 1958 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scinta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scinta 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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