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Scolles Family History

Scolles 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: Scoles, Scales, Stoller, Soller, Salles, Scholes, Soltes, Colle

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Where is the Scolles family from?

You can see how Scolles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Scolles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scolles family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scolles's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scolles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolles 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 57 census records available for the last name Scolles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scolles. 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 31 military records available for the last name Scolles. For the veterans among your Scolles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolles lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Scolles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scolles in 1973 was 73, and 64 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scolles 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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