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Scaddan Family History

Scaddan Surname Meaning

see Scadding.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scaddan family from?

You can see how Scaddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaddan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Scaddan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Scaddan families living in Cornwall. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scaddan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Scaddan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaddan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scaddan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scaddan. 88% of Scaddan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 180 immigration records available for the last name Scaddan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Scaddan. For the veterans among your Scaddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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