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Scidell Family History

Scidell 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: Sidell, Seidell, Spidell, Sidwell, Sandell, Fridell, Seidel, Swindell

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Where is the Scidell family from?

You can see how Scidell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scidell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Scidell families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Scidell's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Scidell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scidell 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 27 census records available for the last name Scidell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scidell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scidell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scidell. For the veterans among your Scidell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scidell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scidell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scidell

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