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Scahlan Family History

Scahlan 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: Scallan, Scanlan, Scala, Callan, Schwan, Shahan, Sahlin, Scanlon

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Where is the Scahlan family from?

You can see how Scahlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scahlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scahlan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Scahlan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scahlan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scahlan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scahlan 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 34 census records available for the last name Scahlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scahlan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Scahlan. 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 Scahlan. For the veterans among your Scahlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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