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Scendell Family History

Scendell 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: Pendell, Sandell, Swindell, Sundell, Schnell, Schendel, Scannell

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Where is the Scendell family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scendell 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 12 census records available for the last name Scendell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scendell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scendell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scendell. For the veterans among your Scendell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scendell lifespan?

Average Scendell life expectancy in 1970 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scendell 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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