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Scarburgh Family History

Scarburgh 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: Scarber, Carbaugh, Scarborough, Sharbaugh, Shamburg, Seaburg, Scarbro

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Where is the Scarburgh family from?

You can see how Scarburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarburgh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarburgh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 8 Scarburgh families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarburgh's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Scarburgh families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarburgh 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 225 census records available for the last name Scarburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarburgh 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Scarburgh. 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 71 military records available for the last name Scarburgh. For the veterans among your Scarburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarburgh lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Scarburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scarburgh in 1976 was 84, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarburgh 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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