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Scaffell Family History

Scaffell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Saffell, Scammell, Scannell, Saffel, Carnell, Castell, Cardell

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Where is the Scaffell family from?

You can see how Scaffell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaffell family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Scaffell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaffell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scaffell families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaffell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Scaffell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaffell 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 immigration records available for the last name Scaffell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scaffell. For the veterans among your Scaffell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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