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Scramlin Family History

Scramlin 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: Camlin, Spradlin, Spratlin, Scanlin, Carlin, Serafin, Chaplin

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Where is the Scramlin family from?

You can see how Scramlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scramlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scramlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scramlin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scramlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scramlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scramlin 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 Scramlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scramlin. 56% of Scramlin men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Scramlin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scramlin were Truck Driver and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Nurse
    23%

What Scramlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Scramlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scramlin 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Scramlin. 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 193 military records available for the last name Scramlin. For the veterans among your Scramlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scramlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scramlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scramlin in 1964 was 81, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scramlin 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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