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Scolan Family History

Scolan 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: Solan, Scola, Colan, Scala, Solano, Sloman, Cogan, Solar, Olan

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Where is the Scolan family from?

You can see how Scolan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Scolan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Scolan families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scolan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Scolan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolan 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 Scolan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Servante was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scolan. 100% of Scolan women worked as a Servante.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Scolan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Scolan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolan 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Scolan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Scolan. For the veterans among your Scolan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Scolan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scolan in 1966 was 49, and 62 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scolan 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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