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Scarb Family History

Scarb 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: Scarr, Scala, Carl, Saar, Harb, Carp, Star, Saari, Sari, Starr

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Where is the Scarb family from?

You can see how Scarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scarb family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarb's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Scarb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarb 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 83 census records available for the last name Scarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarb 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Scarb. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scarb. For the veterans among your Scarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarb lifespan?

Average Scarb life expectancy in 2001 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarb 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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