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Scandy Family History

Scandy 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: Sandy, Candy, Shandy, Sand, Sando, Gandy, Cady, Sanda, Cardy, Sande

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Where is the Scandy family from?

You can see how Scandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scandy family living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scandy's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Scandy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandy 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 26 census records available for the last name Scandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scandy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Scandy. For the veterans among your Scandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Scandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scandy in 1967 was 49, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandy 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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