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Sciotto Family History

Sciotto 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: Scotto, Schott, Sciuto, Ciotti, Scotton, Scinto, Scott, Riotto

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Where is the Sciotto family from?

You can see how Sciotto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciotto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sciotto families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sciotto's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sciotto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sciotto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sciotto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sciotto. 40% of Sciotto men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sciotto women worked as an 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
    40%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Jewelry
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Sciotto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Sciotto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciotto 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Sciotto. 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 235 military records available for the last name Sciotto. For the veterans among your Sciotto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciotto lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sciotto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sciotto in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sciotto 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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