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Scanitt Family History

Scanitt 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: Schlitt, Scanio, Savitt, Cavitt, Schmitt, Mcnitt, Schnitz, Leavitt

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Where is the Scanitt family from?

You can see how Scanitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanitt family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Scanitt family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Scanitt's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scanitt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanitt 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 10 census records available for the last name Scanitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanitt 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scanitt. 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 25 military records available for the last name Scanitt. For the veterans among your Scanitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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