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Scandlan Family History

Scandlan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Scanlan, Sandman, Sandland, Scanlon, Scallan, Sandlin, Scanland

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Where is the Scandlan family from?

You can see how Scandlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scandlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Scandlan families living in Durham. This was about 83% of all the recorded Scandlan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Scandlan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Scandlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandlan 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Scandlan. 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 39 military records available for the last name Scandlan. For the veterans among your Scandlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandlan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Scandlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scandlan in 1974 was 74, and 67 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandlan 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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