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Scarletta Family History

Scarletta 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: Scarlett, Scaletta, Barletta, Carretta, Scarlata, Sciarretta, Saletta

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Where is the Scarletta family from?

You can see how Scarletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarletta family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Scarletta family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarletta's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Scarletta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarletta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarletta. 100% of Scarletta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scarletta women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Scarletta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Scarletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarletta 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Scarletta. 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 26 military records available for the last name Scarletta. For the veterans among your Scarletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarletta lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Scarletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scarletta in 1983 was 62, and 70 in 2002.

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