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Scarfo Family History

Scarfo Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria; also Scarfò): habitational name from Scarfò in Pizzo in Vibo Valentia province.

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


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Where is the Scarfo family from?

You can see how Scarfo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarfo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scarfo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Scarfo family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarfo's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Scarfo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarfo 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 Scarfo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarfo. 60% of Scarfo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Scarfo women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarfo were Printer and Typist.

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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%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • New Worker
    6%
  • Printer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Typist
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scarfo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarfo 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Scarfo. 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 470 military records available for the last name Scarfo. For the veterans among your Scarfo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarfo lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scarfo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scarfo in 1954 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarfo 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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