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Scalfaro Family History

Scalfaro 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: Scolaro, Alfaro, Cafaro, Scala, Safar, Calero, Cassaro, Callari

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Where is the Scalfaro family from?

You can see how Scalfaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalfaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scalfaro families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scalfaro's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scalfaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalfaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scalfaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalfaro. 28% of Scalfaro men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Scalfaro women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Scalfaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Scalfaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalfaro 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Scalfaro. 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 64 military records available for the last name Scalfaro. For the veterans among your Scalfaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalfaro lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Scalfaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scalfaro in 1969 was 53, and 88 in 2003.

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