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Scamel Family History

Scamel 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: Camel, Schamel, Samel, Shamel, Hamel, Capel, Kamel, Samuel, Savel

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Where is the Scamel family from?

You can see how Scamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Scamel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Scamel families living in Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scamel's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Scamel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamel 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 217 census records available for the last name Scamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Scamel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Scamel. For the veterans among your Scamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scamel 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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