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Scaman Family History

Scaman Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): nickname from Middle English skei ‘timid shy’ + man ‘man’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scaman family from?

You can see how Scaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Scaman families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Scaman's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Scaman families in 1891.
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What did your Scaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scaman. 100% of Scaman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaman 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Scaman. 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 201 military records available for the last name Scaman. For the veterans among your Scaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Scaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scaman in 1967 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaman 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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