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Scanson Family History

Scanson 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: Swanson, Scanlon, Sanson, Samson, Cannon, Stanton, Branson, Anson

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Where is the Scanson family from?

You can see how Scanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scanson families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scanson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scanson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanson 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 87 census records available for the last name Scanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanson 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Scanson. 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 13 military records available for the last name Scanson. For the veterans among your Scanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Scanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scanson in 1965 was 35, and 68 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scanson 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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