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Scanlin Family History

Scanlin Name Meaning

Variant of Scanlon .

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


Similar surnames: Scantlin, Scanlan, Scantling, Scanland, Callin, Shanklin, Camlin

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Where is the Scanlin family from?

You can see how Scanlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scanlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scanlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Scanlin families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Scanlin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Scanlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scanlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scanlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scanlin. 20% of Scanlin men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Scanlin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scanlin were Roofer and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Roofer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Secretary
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Scanlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scanlin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scanlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scanlin. For the veterans among your Scanlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scanlin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Scanlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scanlin in 1950 was 62, and 94 in 2004.

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