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Scola Family History

Scola Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): topographic name from scola Sicilian form of scuola ‘school retreat; synagogue’.

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


Similar surnames: Scala, Scoma, Cola, Sola, Paola, Colla, Colao, Sole, Solar, Cole

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Where is the Scola family from?

You can see how Scola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scola family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Scola families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scola's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scola families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scola. 21% of Scola men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Scola women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scola were Clerk and 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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Crew Member
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Finisher
    11%
  • Operator
    11%
  • New Worker
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scola. 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 788 military records available for the last name Scola. For the veterans among your Scola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scola lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Scola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scola in 1950 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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