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Scellin Family History

Scellin 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: Sellin, Schellin, Scullin, Stelling, Serlin, Schlein, Collin, Fellin

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Where is the Scellin family from?

You can see how Scellin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scellin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scellin family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Scellin's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Scellin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scellin 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 13 census records available for the last name Scellin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scellin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Scellin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Scellin. For the veterans among your Scellin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scellin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Scellin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Scellin in 1979 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scellin 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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