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Scolaro Family History

Scolaro Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from scolaro ‘scholar, pupil, follower’ (from Late Latin scholaris ‘of or belonging to a school’).

The Greek word scholarios also denoted a member of the imperial guard in Byzantium.

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


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Where is the Scolaro family from?

You can see how Scolaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolaro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scolaro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Scolaro families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Scolaro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scolaro families in 1920.
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What did your Scolaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scolaro. 30% of Scolaro men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scolaro women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scolaro were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    30%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Barber
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    34%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Dress Finisher
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Scolaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scolaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolaro 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scolaro. 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 443 military records available for the last name Scolaro. For the veterans among your Scolaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolaro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scolaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Scolaro in 1955 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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