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Scanlan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Scanlon . The surname occasionally occurs with the patronymic prefix Mac.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Scanland, Scanlin, Scantlin, Callan, Scantland, Scally, Canaan

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Where is the Scanlan family from?

You can see how Scanlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scanlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Scanlan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Scanlan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scanlan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scanlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scanlan. 12% of Scanlan men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Scanlan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scanlan were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 61,000 census records available for the last name Scanlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanlan 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Scanlan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Scanlan. For the veterans among your Scanlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanlan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Scanlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scanlan in 1943 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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