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Scardina Family History

Scardina Surname Meaning

Italian: probably from a diminutive of southern Italian scarda ‘splinter chip’ (from ancient Germanic skard- probably of Langobardic origin)

hence a metonymic occupational name for a carpenter or woodcutter.

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


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Where is the Scardina family from?

You can see how Scardina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scardina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scardina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Scardina families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Scardina's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Scardina families in 1911.
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What did your Scardina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scardina. 34% of Scardina men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Scardina women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scardina were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Barber
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scardina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scardina 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Scardina. 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 360 military records available for the last name Scardina. For the veterans among your Scardina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scardina lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scardina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scardina in 1962 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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