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Scotchel Family History

Scotchel 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: Scotch, Scopel, Sconce, Schacher, Sichel, Kochel, Stitcher, Schmechel

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Where is the Scotchel family from?

You can see how Scotchel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotchel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Scotchel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Scotchel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scotchel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotchel 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 37 census records available for the last name Scotchel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotchel 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 Scotchel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Scotchel. For the veterans among your Scotchel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotchel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Scotchel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scotchel in 1968 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotchel 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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