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Scarbrogh Family History

Scarbrogh 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: Scarbrough, Scarborough, Scarbro, Stanbrough, Yarbrough, Carbaugh

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Where is the Scarbrogh family from?

You can see how Scarbrogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbrogh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarbrogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scarbrogh families living in Georgia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scarbrogh's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Scarbrogh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbrogh 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 54 census records available for the last name Scarbrogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbrogh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scarbrogh. 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 13 military records available for the last name Scarbrogh. For the veterans among your Scarbrogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbrogh lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1974, in the United States, Scarbrogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scarbrogh in 1948 was 47, and 55 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbrogh 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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