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Scull Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire and Wiltshire): nickname for a bald-headed man or someone of cadaverous appearance from Middle English scul(le) scol(le) skul(le) ‘skull’.

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


Similar surnames: Still, Bull, Scholl, Curl, Smull, Sell, Cull, Gull, Trull, Sall

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Where is the Scull family from?

You can see how Scull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 48 Scull families living in New Jersey. This was about 61% of all the recorded Scull's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Scull families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scull. 15% of Scull men worked as a Laborer and 8% of Scull women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scull were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Scull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scull 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Scull. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Scull. For the veterans among your Scull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scull lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Scull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scull in 1950 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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