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Scallan Family History

Scallan Name Meaning

Irish (Wexford): variant of Scullion from Ó Scealláin.

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


Similar surnames: Callan, Scanlon, Scally, Carlan, Mcallen, Cavan, Salman, Calnan

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Where is the Scallan family from?

You can see how Scallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Scallan families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Scallan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scallan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scallan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scallan. 40% of Scallan men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Scallan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scallan were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Waiter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    28%
  • Secretary
    28%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scallan 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Scallan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scallan. For the veterans among your Scallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scallan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scallan in 1944 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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