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Scarbel Family History

Scarbel 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: Scarber, Carrel, Schubel, Carel, Schabel, Carmel, Skarbek, Sparber

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Where is the Scarbel family from?

You can see how Scarbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scarbel family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scarbel's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Scarbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbel 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 30 census records available for the last name Scarbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbel 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 Scarbel. 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 66 military records available for the last name Scarbel. For the veterans among your Scarbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Scarbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scarbel in 1966 was 57, and 74 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbel 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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