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Scalett Family History

Scalett 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: Scarlett, Scaletta, Scales, Scalera, Schlitt, Schlott, Cavett

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Where is the Scalett family from?

You can see how Scalett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scalett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Scalett families living in Northumberland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scalett's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Scalett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalett 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 67 census records available for the last name Scalett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalett 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Scalett. 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 Scalett. For the veterans among your Scalett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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