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Scarsella Name Meaning

Italian: from scarsella ‘purse pouch or satchel typically one carried round the waist’ used to denote a messenger mendicant friar or pilgrim.

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


Similar surnames: Sardella, Scarcella, Cassella, Scarpello, Scaramella, Scarola

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Where is the Scarsella family from?

You can see how Scarsella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarsella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Scarsella families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Scarsella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scarsella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarsella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarsella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarsella. 29% of Scarsella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scarsella women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarsella were Machine Operator and Coat 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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Furrier
    20%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    17%
  • Coat Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Scarsella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarsella 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Scarsella. 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 282 military records available for the last name Scarsella. For the veterans among your Scarsella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarsella lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Scarsella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scarsella in 1958 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

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