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Scalt Family History

Scalt 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: Scala, Salt, Scali, Scalf, Sala, Sale, Catt, Salm, Cala, Seal

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Where is the Scalt family from?

You can see how Scalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Scalt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Scalt families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalt's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Scalt families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalt 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 109 census records available for the last name Scalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalt 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Scalt. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scalt. For the veterans among your Scalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalt lifespan?

Average Scalt life expectancy in 1996 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalt 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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