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Scruggss Family History

Scruggss 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: Scruggs, Scroggs, Scragg, Scroggie, Scaggs, Craggs, Scroggin, Suggs

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Where is the Scruggss family from?

You can see how Scruggss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scruggss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scruggss family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Scruggss's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Scruggss families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Scruggss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scruggss 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scruggss. 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 1 military records available for the last name Scruggss. For the veterans among your Scruggss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scruggss lifespan?

Average Scruggss life expectancy in 1996 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scruggss 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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