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Scaplehorn Family History

Scaplehorn Surname Meaning

uncertain; apparently from Middle English capel ‘horse’ + horn ‘horn’ but perhaps an early altered form of Capelin.

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


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Where is the Scaplehorn family from?

You can see how Scaplehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaplehorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scaplehorn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Scaplehorn families living in Wiltshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Scaplehorn's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Scaplehorn families in 1891.
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What did your Scaplehorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scaplehorn. 34% of Scaplehorn men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Scaplehorn 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Gwr Loco Fireman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scaplehorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scaplehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaplehorn 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Scaplehorn. 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 109 military records available for the last name Scaplehorn. For the veterans among your Scaplehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaplehorn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Scaplehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scaplehorn in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 1997.

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