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Scarem Family History

Scarem 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: Carey, Scales, Carew, Salem, Scarff, Stare, Scarber, Carel, Caram

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Where is the Scarem family from?

You can see how Scarem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scarem families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scarem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scarem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarem 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 Scarem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarem 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scarem. 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 39 military records available for the last name Scarem. For the veterans among your Scarem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Scarem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scarem in 1968 was 48, and 88 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scarem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarem 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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