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Scaffin Family History

Scaffin 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: Coffin, Scaff, Chaffin, Mcgaffin, Gaffin, Raffin, Daffin, Scaffidi

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Where is the Scaffin family from?

You can see how Scaffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaffin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Scaffin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Scaffin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scaffin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaffin 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 35 census records available for the last name Scaffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaffin 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 Scaffin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Scaffin. For the veterans among your Scaffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scaffin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Scaffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Scaffin in 1974 was 83, and 75 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaffin 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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