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Scandin Family History

Scandin 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: Sandin, Scanlin, Landin, Scadden, Sanden, Standen, Scardina, Cantin

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Where is the Scandin family from?

You can see how Scandin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scandin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Scandin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Scandin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scandin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandin 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 Scandin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scandin. 100% of Scandin men worked as a Dairyman.

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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

  • Dairyman
    100%

What Scandin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Scandin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandin 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Scandin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scandin. For the veterans among your Scandin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Scandin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scandin in 1966 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandin 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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