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Scarbro Family History

Scarbro Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Scarborough .

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


Similar surnames: Scarboro, Yarbro, Carr, Starr, Carron, Stanbro, Scarrow, Scarr

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Where is the Scarbro family from?

You can see how Scarbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scarbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Scarbro families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Scarbro's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Scarbro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarbro. 31% of Scarbro men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Scarbro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarbro were Farmer and Knitter. .

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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
    31%
  • Coal Loader
    19%
  • Motorman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Knitter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scarbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbro 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Scarbro. 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 454 military records available for the last name Scarbro. For the veterans among your Scarbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbro lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Scarbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scarbro in 1945 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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