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Scuyler Family History

Scuyler 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: Cuyler, Schuyler, Schuler, Cutler, Stuhler, Scholer, Spuhler, Scheler

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Where is the Scuyler family from?

You can see how Scuyler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scuyler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scuyler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Scuyler families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Scuyler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scuyler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scuyler 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 514 census records available for the last name Scuyler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scuyler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Scuyler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Scuyler. For the veterans among your Scuyler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scuyler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scuyler 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scuyler

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