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Sgarlata Family History

Sgarlata Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from the dialect word sgarlatu ‘scarlet’ a variant of Scarlata probably used to denote a dyer.

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


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Where is the Sgarlata family from?

You can see how Sgarlata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sgarlata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sgarlata families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sgarlata families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sgarlata's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sgarlata families in 1911.
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What did your Sgarlata ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sgarlata. 16% of Sgarlata men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Sgarlata women worked as a 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

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Sgarlata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Sgarlata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sgarlata 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Sgarlata. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sgarlata. For the veterans among your Sgarlata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sgarlata lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sgarlata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sgarlata in 1961 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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