This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Scandley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Scandley Family History

Scandley 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: Standley, Sandler, Chandley, Stanley, Sandles, Cantley, Shanley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Scandley family from?

You can see how Scandley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Scandley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Scandley families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scandley's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Scandley families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Scandley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scandley. 50% of Scandley women worked as a New Worker.

View Census Data for Scandley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Scandley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Scandley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Scandley

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Scandley. 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.

View all Scandley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Scandley. For the veterans among your Scandley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Scandley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Scandley family history

Discover More

What is the average Scandley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1990, in the United States, Scandley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scandley in 1974 was 78, and 87 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scandley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Scandley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial