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Scamell Family History

Scamell Surname Meaning

see Scammell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scamell family from?

You can see how Scamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scamell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Scamell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Scamell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Scamell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamell 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 Scamell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scamell. 93% of Scamell 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
    93%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Scamell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamell 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Scamell. 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 166 military records available for the last name Scamell. For the veterans among your Scamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Scamell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scamell in 1971 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scamell 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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