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Scallan Family History

Scallan Surname Meaning

Irish (Wexford): variant of Scullion from Ó Scealláin.

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


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Where is the Scallan family from?

You can see how Scallan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scallan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scallan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Scallan families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Scallan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scallan families in 1891.
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What did your Scallan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scallan. 89% of Scallan 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
    89%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scallan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scallan 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 766 immigration records available for the last name Scallan. 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 Scallan. For the veterans among your Scallan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scallan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scallan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scallan in 1944 was 36, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scallan 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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