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Scoba Family History

Scoba 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: Scoma, Scola, Sciba, Scoby, Acoba, Scala, Escobar, Sola, Smola, Cuba

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Where is the Scoba family from?

You can see how Scoba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scoba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Scoba families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Scoba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scoba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoba 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 Scoba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scoba. 100% of Scoba men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Scoba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Scoba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoba 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Scoba. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scoba. For the veterans among your Scoba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoba lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Scoba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scoba in 1981 was 93, and 79 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scoba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoba 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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