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Scahall Family History

Scahall 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: Scahill, Schall, Cahall, Schaul, Scholl, Schalk, Schaal, Chall

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Where is the Scahall family from?

You can see how Scahall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scahall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scahall family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scahall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scahall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scahall 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 55 census records available for the last name Scahall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scahall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scahall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scahall. For the veterans among your Scahall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scahall lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Scahall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scahall in 1978 was 66, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scahall 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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