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Scipio Family History

Scipio Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the Latin personal name Scipio originally a nickname meaning ‘stick sceptre’.

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


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Where is the Scipio family from?

You can see how Scipio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scipio family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scipio families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Scipio families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scipio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scipio families in 1891.
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What did your Scipio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scipio. 28% of Scipio men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Scipio women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scipio were Farming and Maid.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Porter
    14%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Maid
    15%

What Scipio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scipio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scipio 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Scipio. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scipio. For the veterans among your Scipio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scipio lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Scipio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scipio in 1941 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scipio 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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