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Scantlin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Scanlon .

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


Similar surnames: Scantling, Scanlin, Scantland, Scanlan, Cantlin, Cantlon, Scanland

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Where is the Scantlin family from?

You can see how Scantlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scantlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scantlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Scantlin families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Scantlin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Scantlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scantlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scantlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scantlin. 26% of Scantlin men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Scantlin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scantlin were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    72%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scantlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scantlin 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Scantlin. 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 638 military records available for the last name Scantlin. For the veterans among your Scantlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scantlin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scantlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scantlin in 1955 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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