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Scollen Family History

Scollen Surname Meaning

from Ó Scolláin see Scullion.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scollen family from?

You can see how Scollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scollen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scollen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Scollen families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scollen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Scollen families in 1891.
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What did your Scollen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scollen. 84% of Scollen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scollen 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Scollen. 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 141 military records available for the last name Scollen. For the veterans among your Scollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scollen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Scollen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scollen in 1969 was 87, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scollen 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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