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Scopa Family History

Scopa Surname Meaning

Italian:: nickname from the Italian word scopa ‘broom’ or ‘heather’.

from either of two places called Scopa one in Vercelli province and the other in Vicenza province.

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


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Where is the Scopa family from?

You can see how Scopa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scopa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scopa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Scopa families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Scopa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Scopa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scopa 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 Scopa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milliner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scopa. 48% of Scopa men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scopa women worked as a Milliner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scopa were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    48%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milliner
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Scopa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Scopa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scopa 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Scopa. 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 245 military records available for the last name Scopa. For the veterans among your Scopa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scopa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scopa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scopa in 1961 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scopa 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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