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Scalan Family History

Scalan 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, Scallan, Scanlan, Sala, Balan, Cala, Salas, Sagan, Scales

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Where is the Scalan family from?

You can see how Scalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Scalan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Scalan families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Scalan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scalan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalan 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 Scalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scalan. 100% of Scalan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Scalan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Scalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalan 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Scalan. 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 67 military records available for the last name Scalan. For the veterans among your Scalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Scalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scalan in 1971 was 65, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalan 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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