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Scalen Family History

Scalen 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: Scales, Salen, Sales, Sale, Caleb, Scala, Caley, Schlein, Schoen

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Where is the Scalen family from?

You can see how Scalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scalen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Scalen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Scalen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalen 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 109 census records available for the last name Scalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Scalen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Scalen. For the veterans among your Scalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Scalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scalen in 1973 was 68, and 71 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalen 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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