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Scantlon Family History

Scantlon 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, Cantlon, Scantlin, Stanton, Cantlin, Canton, Spanton

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Where is the Scantlon family from?

You can see how Scantlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scantlon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scantlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Scantlon families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Scantlon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scantlon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scantlon 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 124 census records available for the last name Scantlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scantlon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Scantlon. 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 19 military records available for the last name Scantlon. For the veterans among your Scantlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scantlon lifespan?

Average Scantlon life expectancy in 1980 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scantlon 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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