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Scandon Family History

Scandon 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: Scanlon, Escandon, Cannon, Brandon, Stanton, Sando, Cardon, Condon

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Where is the Scandon family from?

You can see how Scandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scandon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scandon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Scandon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scandon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Scandon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scandon 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 Scandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scandon. 40% of Scandon men 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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Scandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scandon 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Scandon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Scandon. For the veterans among your Scandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scandon lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Scandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scandon in 1978 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scandon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scandon 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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