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Scails Family History

Scails 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: Swails, Scala, Scales, Schild, Cail, Smail, Scahill, Saile, Scally

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Where is the Scails family from?

You can see how Scails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scails family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scails families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scails families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Scails's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Scails families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Scails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scails 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 Scails. 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 11 military records available for the last name Scails. For the veterans among your Scails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scails lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Scails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scails in 1984 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scails 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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