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Scillin Family History

Scillin 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: Skillin, Scullin, Schilling, Schlein, Collin, Smillie, Sellin, Killin

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Where is the Scillin family from?

You can see how Scillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scillin family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Scillin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Scillin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Scillin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scillin 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 16 census records available for the last name Scillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scillin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scillin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Scillin. For the veterans among your Scillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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