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Scobell Family History

Scobell Surname Meaning

see Scoble.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scobell family from?

You can see how Scobell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scobell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scobell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Scobell families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Scobell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scobell families in 1891.
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What did your Scobell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scobell. 81% of Scobell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    10%

What Scobell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scobell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scobell 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Scobell. 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 857 military records available for the last name Scobell. For the veterans among your Scobell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scobell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Scobell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scobell in 1948 was 48, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scobell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scobell 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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