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Sciandra Family History

Sciandra Name Meaning

Italian: probably from a feminine shortened form of the personal name Lisciandro (Lysander).

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


Similar surnames: Sciara, Sandri, Jindra, Scianna, Andrea, Scanga, Sciacca, Sciarra

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Where is the Sciandra family from?

You can see how Sciandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sciandra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sciandra families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sciandra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sciandra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sciandra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sciandra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sciandra. 40% of Sciandra men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sciandra women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sciandra were Assembler and 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
    40%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Gas Attendant
    9%
  • Assembler
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Sciandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sciandra 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Sciandra. 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 228 military records available for the last name Sciandra. For the veterans among your Sciandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sciandra lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sciandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sciandra in 1958 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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