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Scaletta Family History

Scaletta Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Scaletta Zanclea in Messina Sicily.

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


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Where is the Scaletta family from?

You can see how Scaletta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaletta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scaletta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Scaletta family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaletta's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scaletta families in 1911.
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What did your Scaletta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pharmacist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scaletta. 37% of Scaletta men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scaletta women worked as a Pharmacist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scaletta were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pharmacist
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scaletta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaletta 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Scaletta. 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 233 military records available for the last name Scaletta. For the veterans among your Scaletta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaletta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scaletta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scaletta in 1963 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaletta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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