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Scal Family History

Scal 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: Scala, Seal, Cal, Saal, Scali, Scalf, Shan, Gal, Saul, Cao

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Where is the Scal family from?

You can see how Scal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Scal families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scal. 100% of Scal women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Scal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scal 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Scal. 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 49 military records available for the last name Scal. For the veterans among your Scal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Scal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scal in 1962 was 72, and 101 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scal 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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