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Scarfone Family History

Scarfone Name Meaning

Italian (southern): unflattering or ironic nickname from Calabrian scarfune ‘scorpion’.

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


Similar surnames: Cardone, Scarpone, Carbone, Scarano, Marrone, Scorsone, Scaglione

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Where is the Scarfone family from?

You can see how Scarfone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarfone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Scarfone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Scarfone families living in New Brunswick. This was about 73% of all the recorded Scarfone's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Scarfone families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarfone surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarfone ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scarfone. 100% of Scarfone men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scarfone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarfone 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 Scarfone. 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 186 military records available for the last name Scarfone. For the veterans among your Scarfone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarfone lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Scarfone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scarfone in 1953 was 56, and 79 in 2004.

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