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Scagell Family History

Scagell Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Scagell family from?

You can see how Scagell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scagell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scagell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Scagell families living in Devon. This was about 95% of all the recorded Scagell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Scagell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scagell 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 Scagell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scagell. 85% of Scagell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Scagell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Scagell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scagell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Scagell. 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 47 military records available for the last name Scagell. For the veterans among your Scagell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scagell lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1988, in the United States, Scagell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scagell in 1978 was 65, and 80 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scagell 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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