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Scillia Family History

Scillia 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: Silvia, Smillie, Sicilia, Cilia, Scalia, Silla, Scioli, Schillig

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Where is the Scillia family from?

You can see how Scillia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scillia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scillia families living in Connecticut. This was about 21% of all the recorded Scillia's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Scillia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scillia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scillia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Blacksmith and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scillia. 34% of Scillia men worked as a Blacksmith and 100% of Scillia women worked as a Beautician. .

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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

  • Blacksmith
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%
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What Scillia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Scillia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scillia 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Scillia. 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 76 military records available for the last name Scillia. For the veterans among your Scillia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scillia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Scillia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scillia in 1963 was 55, and 65 in 2003.

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