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Scalford Family History

Scalford 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: Stalford, Stafford, Galford, Walford, Stanford, Alford, Halford

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Scalford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scalford. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scalford. For the veterans among your Scalford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Scalford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scalford in 1967 was 61, and 81 in 2000.

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