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Scallon Family History

Scallon Surname Meaning

Irish (Wexford): variant of Scallan.

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


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Where is the Scallon family from?

You can see how Scallon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scallon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scallon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Scallon families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Scallon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Scallon families in 1911.
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What did your Scallon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scallon. 75% of Scallon men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Journalier
    25%

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Passenger Lists

There are 739 immigration records available for the last name Scallon. 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 639 military records available for the last name Scallon. For the veterans among your Scallon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scallon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Scallon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scallon in 1942 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scallon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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