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Scranlin Family History

Scranlin 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: Scanlin, Scanlon, Scanlan, Scranton, Spradlin, Spratlin, Scantlin

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Where is the Scranlin family from?

You can see how Scranlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scranlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Scranlin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Scranlin families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Scranlin's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Scranlin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scranlin 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 64 census records available for the last name Scranlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scranlin 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 Scranlin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Scranlin. For the veterans among your Scranlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scranlin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Scranlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scranlin in 1967 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scranlin 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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