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Scialla Family History

Scialla 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: Scala, Calla, Ciulla, Spalla, Sciarra, Scally, Sciara, Schall

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Where is the Scialla family from?

You can see how Scialla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scialla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Scialla families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Scialla's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scialla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scialla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scialla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scialla. 28% of Scialla men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Scialla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scialla were New Worker and Comptometer. .

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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
    28%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Cement Mason
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Comptometer
    40%
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What Scialla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Scialla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scialla 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Scialla. 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 177 military records available for the last name Scialla. For the veterans among your Scialla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scialla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scialla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Scialla in 1965 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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