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Scawn Family History

Scawn Surname Meaning

see Scowen.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Scawn family from?

You can see how Scawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scawn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Scawn families living in Devon. This was about 64% of all the recorded Scawn's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Scawn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scawn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scawn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scawn. 100% of Scawn 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 248 census records available for the last name Scawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scawn 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Scawn. 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 35 military records available for the last name Scawn. For the veterans among your Scawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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