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Scalero Family History

Scalero Name 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: Calero, Scalera, Scales, Scolaro, Escalera, Saler, Scalzo, Shaler

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Where is the Scalero family from?

You can see how Scalero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalero family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scalero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scalero families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scalero's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scalero families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalero surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scalero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalero. 30% of Scalero men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Scalero women worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Scalero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Scalero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalero 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Scalero. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Scalero. For the veterans among your Scalero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalero lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scalero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Scalero in 1964 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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