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Scambray Family History

Scambray 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: Cambra, Scalera, Cambron, Camara, Camba, Camby, Cambre, Samora

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Where is the Scambray family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scambray 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 Scambray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scambray. 50% of Scambray men worked as a Foreman and 100% of Scambray women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Scambray family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Scambray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scambray 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scambray. 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 7 military records available for the last name Scambray. For the veterans among your Scambray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scambray lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Scambray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scambray in 1968 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scambray 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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