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Scellen Family History

Scellen 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: Sellen, Snellen, Seller, Cullen, Ellen, Selle, Speller, Sellin

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Where is the Scellen family from?

You can see how Scellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Scellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Scellen families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scellen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Scellen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scellen 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 70 census records available for the last name Scellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scellen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Scellen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Scellen. For the veterans among your Scellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scellen lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Scellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scellen in 1996 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scellen 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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