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Scarlata Family History

Scarlata Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): from the female personal name Scarlata from the vocabulary word meaning ‘purple’.Feminine form of Scarlato.

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


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Where is the Scarlata family from?

You can see how Scarlata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarlata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scarlata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Scarlata families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarlata's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Scarlata families in 1911.
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What did your Scarlata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarlata. 31% of Scarlata men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Scarlata women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarlata were New Worker 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
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Packer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scarlata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarlata 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 573 immigration records available for the last name Scarlata. 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 275 military records available for the last name Scarlata. For the veterans among your Scarlata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarlata lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scarlata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Scarlata in 1953 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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