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Scrantom Family History

Scrantom 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: Scranton, Sarantos, Frantom, Stanton, Stratton, Santos, Canto

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Where is the Scrantom family from?

You can see how Scrantom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrantom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Scrantom families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Scrantom families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scrantom's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Scrantom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scrantom 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 140 census records available for the last name Scrantom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrantom 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scrantom. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scrantom. For the veterans among your Scrantom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrantom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Scrantom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scrantom in 1974 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scrantom 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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