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Scigliano Family History

Scigliano Surname Meaning

Italian (northern Calabria): habitational name from Scigliano in Cosenza.

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


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Where is the Scigliano family from?

You can see how Scigliano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scigliano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scigliano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Scigliano family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Scigliano's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Scigliano families in 1911.
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What did your Scigliano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scigliano. 34% of Scigliano men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scigliano women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    23%
  • New Work
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Scigliano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Scigliano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scigliano 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Scigliano. 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 171 military records available for the last name Scigliano. For the veterans among your Scigliano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scigliano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scigliano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scigliano in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scigliano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scigliano 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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