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Scarloss Family History

Scarloss 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: Schloss, Carlos, Searfoss, Cross, Scurlock, Scales, Cardosa, Curless

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Where is the Scarloss family from?

You can see how Scarloss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarloss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scarloss families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Scarloss families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Scarloss's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Scarloss families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarloss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scarloss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarloss. 67% of Scarloss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scarloss women worked as a Sales Girl.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    100%

What Scarloss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Scarloss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarloss 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scarloss. 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 27 military records available for the last name Scarloss. For the veterans among your Scarloss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarloss lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Scarloss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Scarloss in 1970 was 55, and 65 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarloss 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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