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Scalfer Family History

Scalfer 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: Calder, Salter, Scales, Staller, Stalder, Scalera, Scarber, Schaefer

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Where is the Scalfer family from?

You can see how Scalfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scalfer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Scalfer families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalfer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Scalfer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalfer 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 8 census records available for the last name Scalfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalfer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scalfer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scalfer. For the veterans among your Scalfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalfer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Scalfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scalfer in 1968 was 56, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalfer 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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