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Scalers Family History

Scalers 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, Scalera, Sales, Calero, Salters, Capers, Cales, Swales

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Where is the Scalers family from?

You can see how Scalers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scalers families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalers's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scalers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalers 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 Scalers ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Scalers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalers 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scalers. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scalers. For the veterans among your Scalers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalers lifespan?

Average Scalers life expectancy in 1992 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalers 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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