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Scissum Family History

Scissum 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: Sessum, Sissom, Scism, Soisson, Sisson, Fossum, Schissel, Swiggum

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Where is the Scissum family from?

You can see how Scissum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scissum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scissum families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Scissum's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Scissum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scissum 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 39 census records available for the last name Scissum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scissum 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 Scissum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Scissum. For the veterans among your Scissum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scissum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scissum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scissum in 1964 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scissum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scissum 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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