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Scar Family History

Scar 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: Saar, Star, Oscar, Car, Schar, Skar, Scarr, Sar, Sclar, Sear

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Where is the Scar family from?

You can see how Scar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Scar families living in Middlesex. This was about 64% of all the recorded Scar's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Scar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scar. 100% of Scar 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scar 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Scar. 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 715 military records available for the last name Scar. For the veterans among your Scar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Scar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scar in 1963 was 78, and 55 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scar 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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