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Scagnelli Family History

Scagnelli Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Emilia): possibly a habitational name from Scagnello in Cuneo province or a nickname from scagnello ‘seat bank’.

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


Similar surnames: Savelli, Farnell, Racanelli, Cannella, Scarsella, Scibelli, Scammell

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Where is the Scagnelli family from?

You can see how Scagnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scagnelli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Scagnelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Scagnelli family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Scagnelli's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Scagnelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scagnelli 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 Scagnelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scagnelli. 60% of Scagnelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scagnelli women worked as a Cleaner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scagnelli were Salesman and Stitcher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Chauffer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    50%
  • Stitcher
    50%
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What Scagnelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Scagnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scagnelli 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 667 immigration records available for the last name Scagnelli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 159 military records available for the last name Scagnelli. For the veterans among your Scagnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scagnelli lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scagnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scagnelli in 1961 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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