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Scarbourough Family History

Scarbourough 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: Scarborough, Scarbrough, Yarborough, Stanbrough, Yarbrough, Scarboro

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Where is the Scarbourough family from?

You can see how Scarbourough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarbourough family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarbourough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scarbourough families living in Idaho. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scarbourough's in USA. Idaho and 1 other state had the highest population of Scarbourough families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarbourough 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 145 census records available for the last name Scarbourough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarbourough 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Scarbourough. 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 32 military records available for the last name Scarbourough. For the veterans among your Scarbourough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarbourough lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1997, in the United States, Scarbourough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scarbourough in 1983 was 83, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarbourough 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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