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Scaffield Family History

Scaffield 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: Sheffield, Caufield, Canfield, Schofield, Stanfield, Coffield

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Where is the Scaffield family from?

You can see how Scaffield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaffield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Scaffield families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Scaffield families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaffield's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Scaffield families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaffield 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 17 census records available for the last name Scaffield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaffield 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scaffield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Scaffield. For the veterans among your Scaffield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaffield lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scaffield

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