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Scallenger Family History

Scallenger 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: Callender, Challenger, Sullenger, Ballenger, Schellenger, Skellenger

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Where is the Scallenger family from?

You can see how Scallenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scallenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Scallenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scallenger family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scallenger's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Scallenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scallenger 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 47 census records available for the last name Scallenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scallenger 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Scallenger. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scallenger. For the veterans among your Scallenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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