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Scamerhorn Family History

Scamerhorn 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: Cameron, Sagehorn, Schermerhorn, Comerford, Schellhorn, Summerton

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Where is the Scamerhorn family from?

You can see how Scamerhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamerhorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Scamerhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scamerhorn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Scamerhorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scamerhorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamerhorn 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 108 census records available for the last name Scamerhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamerhorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scamerhorn. 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 27 military records available for the last name Scamerhorn. For the veterans among your Scamerhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamerhorn lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Scamerhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scamerhorn in 1969 was 66, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scamerhorn 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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