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Scalf Family History

Scalf Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of English Scarff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scalf family from?

You can see how Scalf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scalf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scalf family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalf's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Scalf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalf 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 Scalf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scalf. 21% of Scalf men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Scalf women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scalf were Miner and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Seamstress
    11%

What Scalf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Scalf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalf 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Scalf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scalf. For the veterans among your Scalf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalf lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scalf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1953. The average life expectancy for Scalf in 1944 was 27, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scalf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalf 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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