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Scrogham Family History

Scrogham Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Stringham, Gorham, Brougham, Brigham, Scroggie, Crookham, Scroggs

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Where is the Scrogham family from?

You can see how Scrogham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrogham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrogham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Scrogham families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scrogham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scrogham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrogham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scrogham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scrogham. 43% of Scrogham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Scrogham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scrogham were Railway Postal Clerk and Seamstress. .

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Railway Postal Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Scrogham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scrogham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrogham 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Scrogham. 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 241 military records available for the last name Scrogham. For the veterans among your Scrogham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrogham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scrogham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scrogham in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2004.

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