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Scenna Family History

Scenna Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a variant of the female personal name Scianna from Gi(ov)anna.

It is the feminine form of Giovanni.

For more information, see Scianna.

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


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Where is the Scenna family from?

You can see how Scenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scenna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scenna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Scenna families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Scenna's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Scenna families in 1911.
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What did your Scenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scenna. 57% of Scenna men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scenna women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scenna were Under Presser and Operator.

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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
    57%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Under Presser
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Scenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Scenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scenna 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Scenna. 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 159 military records available for the last name Scenna. For the veterans among your Scenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scenna lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scenna in 1955 was 59, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scenna 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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