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Scandell Family History

Scandell 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: Sandell, Scannell, Sandel, Cardell, Caddell, Sandall, Scammell

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Where is the Scandell family from?

You can see how Scandell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scandell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Scandell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Scandell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scandell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandell 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 293 census records available for the last name Scandell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandell 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Scandell. 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 63 military records available for the last name Scandell. For the veterans among your Scandell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Scandell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scandell in 1965 was 65, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandell 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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