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Scanish Family History

Scanish 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: Stanish, Stanich, Standish, Stanis, Danish, Scanio, Stavish, Banish

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Scanish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scanish. 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 30 military records available for the last name Scanish. For the veterans among your Scanish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanish lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Scanish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scanish in 1973 was 65, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scanish 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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