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Scandale Family History

Scandale 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: Sandall, Sandal, Canale, Sandage, Standage, Sandler, Sandel, Spinale

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Where is the Scandale family from?

You can see how Scandale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandale family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scandale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Scandale families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Scandale's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Scandale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandale 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 Scandale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scandale. 45% of Scandale men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scandale women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Handy Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Scandale family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Scandale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandale 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Scandale. 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 100 military records available for the last name Scandale. For the veterans among your Scandale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandale lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Scandale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scandale in 1962 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scandale

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandale 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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