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Scander Family History

Scander Name 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: Sander, Swander, Stander, Mander, Stanger, Sandler, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Scander family from?

You can see how Scander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scander families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scander's in USA. California had the highest population of Scander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scander. 100% of Scander men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Scander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scander 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Scander. 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 52 military records available for the last name Scander. For the veterans among your Scander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scander lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1996, in the United States, Scander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scander in 1958 was 31, and 88 in 1996.

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