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Scaras Family History

Scaras 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: Caras, Karas, Maras, Scala, Sarah, Salas, Scales, Carras, Sharaf

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Where is the Scaras family from?

You can see how Scaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaras family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scaras families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Scaras family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scaras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaras 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 13 census records available for the last name Scaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaras 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Scaras. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scaras. For the veterans among your Scaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaras lifespan?

Average Scaras life expectancy in 1966 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaras 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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