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Scites Family History

Scites Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stires, Scifres, Stipes, Soltes, Trites, Suits, Suite, Shives, Sitts

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Where is the Scites family from?

You can see how Scites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scites family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scites families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scites family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Scites's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scites families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scites surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scites ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scites. 34% of Scites men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scites women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scites were Manager and Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Scites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scites 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Scites. 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 186 military records available for the last name Scites. For the veterans among your Scites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scites lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scites in 1964 was 72, and 59 in 2004.

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