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Scarpitta Family History

Scarpitta 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: Scarpitti, Scardina, Scarpato, Scarpa, Saitta, Scarlett, Starritt

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Where is the Scarpitta family from?

You can see how Scarpitta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarpitta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scarpitta families living in New Jersey. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scarpitta's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scarpitta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarpitta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarpitta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarpitta. 50% of Scarpitta men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Scarpitta women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Truck Helper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Scarpitta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Scarpitta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarpitta 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Scarpitta. 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 68 military records available for the last name Scarpitta. For the veterans among your Scarpitta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarpitta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scarpitta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scarpitta in 1965 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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