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Scaramella Family History

Scaramella Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from Old Italian scaramella ‘sword fight brawl skirmish’

presumably applied as a nickname for a swordsman

or perhaps for someone prone to brawling.

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


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Where is the Scaramella family from?

You can see how Scaramella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaramella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Scaramella families living in California. This was about 42% of all the recorded Scaramella's in USA. California had the highest population of Scaramella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaramella 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 Scaramella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scaramella. 22% of Scaramella men worked as a Helper and 34% of Scaramella women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scaramella were Waiter and Helper.

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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

  • Helper
    22%
  • Mechanic
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Scaramella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Scaramella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaramella 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Scaramella. 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 113 military records available for the last name Scaramella. For the veterans among your Scaramella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaramella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scaramella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scaramella in 1964 was 85, and 54 in 2004.

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