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Scolf Family History

Scolf 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: Scola, Colf, Scalf, Wolf, Sol, Scala, Rolf, Cole, Scholl, Nolf

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Where is the Scolf family from?

You can see how Scolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Scolf families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Scolf's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Scolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolf 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 Scolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scolf. 100% of Scolf men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Scolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Scolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scolf. 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 19 military records available for the last name Scolf. For the veterans among your Scolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scolf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scolf in 1963 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scolf 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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