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Scalion Family History

Scalion 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: Scallion, Scallon, Salmon, Calton, Scaglione, Salton, Salin, Scali

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Where is the Scalion family from?

You can see how Scalion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalion family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scalion families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Scalion families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalion's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Scalion families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalion 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 Scalion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scalion. 50% of Scalion men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Scalion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Scalion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalion 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Scalion. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scalion. For the veterans among your Scalion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalion lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Scalion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scalion in 1969 was 58, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalion 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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