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Scanes Family History

Scanes Surname Meaning

variant of Scane with plural or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Scanes family from?

You can see how Scanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scanes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Scanes families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scanes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scanes families in 1891.
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What did your Scanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scanes. 100% of Scanes men worked as a Retired and 83% of Scanes 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Machinist (dressmaker)
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Scanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanes 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Scanes. 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 295 military records available for the last name Scanes. For the veterans among your Scanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanes lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scanes in 1943 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scanes 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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