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Scollon Family History

Scollon Surname Meaning

Irish: Leinster variant of Scullion.

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


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Where is the Scollon family from?

You can see how Scollon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scollon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Scollon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Scollon families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Scollon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scollon families in 1911.
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What did your Scollon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scollon. 50% of Scollon 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scollon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scollon 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Scollon. 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 275 military records available for the last name Scollon. For the veterans among your Scollon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scollon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scollon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scollon in 1955 was 30, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scollon 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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