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Sceals Family History

Sceals 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: Seals, Scala, Seal, Scales, Schalk, Sears, Sealy, Shealy, Schall

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Where is the Sceals family from?

You can see how Sceals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sceals family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sceals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sceals families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sceals's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sceals families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sceals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sceals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sceals. 100% of Sceals men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Sceals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sceals 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sceals. 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 89 military records available for the last name Sceals. For the veterans among your Sceals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sceals lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sceals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sceals in 1970 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sceals

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sceals 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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