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Scullen Family History

Scullen 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: Cullen, Smullen, Sullen, Sculley, Scullin, Mullen, Bullen, Sellen

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Where is the Scullen family from?

You can see how Scullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Scullen families living in Hampshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Scullen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Scullen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scullen 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 Scullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scullen. 32% of Scullen 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
    32%
  • Rubber Worker
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scullen 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 610 immigration records available for the last name Scullen. 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 535 military records available for the last name Scullen. For the veterans among your Scullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scullen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Scullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Scullen in 1964 was 57, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scullen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scullen 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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