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Scullin Family History

Scullin Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of Scullion.

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


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Where is the Scullin family from?

You can see how Scullin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scullin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scullin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Scullin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Scullin's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Scullin families in 1911.
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What did your Scullin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Scullin. 60% of Scullin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scullin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Scullin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scullin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scullin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scullin. 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 983 military records available for the last name Scullin. For the veterans among your Scullin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scullin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Scullin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scullin in 1947 was 68, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scullin 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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