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Scarborogh Family History

Scarborogh 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: Scarborough, Scarbrough, Scarboro, Yarborough, Scarbro, Stanbrough

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Where is the Scarborogh family from?

You can see how Scarborogh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarborogh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scarborogh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Scarborogh family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scarborogh's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Scarborogh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarborogh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarborogh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scarborogh. 67% of Scarborogh 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Scarborogh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarborogh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Scarborogh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Scarborogh. For the veterans among your Scarborogh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarborogh lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1994, in the United States, Scarborogh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scarborogh in 1993 was 79, and 71 in 1994.

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