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Scammahorn Family History

Scammahorn 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: Scammon, Schellhorn, Mcmahon, Schorn, Sagehorn, Schallhorn, Cammarota

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Where is the Scammahorn family from?

You can see how Scammahorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scammahorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scammahorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Scammahorn families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scammahorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Scammahorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scammahorn 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 Scammahorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scammahorn. 46% of Scammahorn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scammahorn women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Scammahorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scammahorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scammahorn 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 Scammahorn. 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 163 military records available for the last name Scammahorn. For the veterans among your Scammahorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scammahorn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Scammahorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Scammahorn in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scammahorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scammahorn 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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