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Scalish Family History

Scalish 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: Scalise, Scalisi, Scales, Salis, Scali, Scalia, Kalish, Scalese

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Where is the Scalish family from?

You can see how Scalish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scalish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Scalish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Scalish family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scalish's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scalish families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scalish 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 62 census records available for the last name Scalish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scalish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scalish. 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 111 military records available for the last name Scalish. For the veterans among your Scalish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scalish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Scalish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scalish in 1966 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scalish 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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