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Scamihorn Family History

Scamihorn 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: Schorn, Sagehorn, Schallhorn, Scammon, Cauthorn, Cawthorn, Seahorn

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Where is the Scamihorn family from?

You can see how Scamihorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scamihorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scamihorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Scamihorn families living in Indiana. This was about 82% of all the recorded Scamihorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Scamihorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scamihorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scamihorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scamihorn. 50% of Scamihorn men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Scamihorn women worked as an Office Work. .

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    100%
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What Scamihorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Scamihorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scamihorn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Scamihorn. 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 104 military records available for the last name Scamihorn. For the veterans among your Scamihorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scamihorn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Scamihorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Scamihorn in 1961 was 46, and 61 in 2002.

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