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Scalise Name Meaning

Italian (southern): dialect variant of Scalese .

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


Similar surnames: Scalisi, Scalice, Calise, Scalese, Scalici, Scalia, Caliri, Camisa

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Where is the Scalise family from?

You can see how Scalise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalise family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scalise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 46 Scalise families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Scalise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scalise families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scalise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalise. 25% of Scalise men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Scalise women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalise were Truck Driver and Packer. .

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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
    25%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Packer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scalise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalise 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scalise. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scalise. For the veterans among your Scalise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalise lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scalise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scalise in 1943 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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