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Scamell Family History

Scamell Name Meaning

see Scammell .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Scammell, Camel, Scahill, Schmoll, Capell, Canell, Cabell, Schoell

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Where is the Scamell family from?

You can see how Scamell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scamell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Scamell family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Scamell's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Scamell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scamell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scamell. 25% of Scamell men worked as a New Worker and 34% of Scamell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scamell were Weaver Maker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Mining
    25%
  • Weaver Maker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scamell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamell 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 486 immigration records available for the last name Scamell. 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 166 military records available for the last name Scamell. For the veterans among your Scamell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Scamell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scamell in 1971 was 58, and 84 in 2003.

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