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Scagnell Family History

Scagnell 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: Scagnelli, Scannell, Carnell, Scammell, Canell, Schnell, Bagnell

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Where is the Scagnell family from?

You can see how Scagnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scagnell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scagnell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scagnell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Scagnell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scagnell 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 31 census records available for the last name Scagnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scagnell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scagnell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scagnell. For the veterans among your Scagnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scagnell lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Scagnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scagnell in 1997 was 95, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scagnell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scagnell 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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