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Scolley Family History

Scolley 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: Stolley, Colley, Solley, Sholley, Sculley, Scalley, Cowley, Folley

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Where is the Scolley family from?

You can see how Scolley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scolley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Scolley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scolley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scolley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scolley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scolley. 100% of Scolley men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Scolley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Scolley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolley 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Scolley. 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 69 military records available for the last name Scolley. For the veterans among your Scolley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Scolley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scolley in 1963 was 82, and 65 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scolley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scolley 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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