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Scaff Name Meaning

English: unexplained; possibly a variant of Scaife. Dutch (Belgium): from German schaf, hence a metonymic occupational name for a shepherd or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a sheep in some way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Schaff, Schaaf, Staff, Sheaff, Scarff, Scafe, Cuff, Gaff, Skiff

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Scaff Family Origin

Where is the Scaff family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Scaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scaff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scaff families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Scaff families living in South Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scaff's in the USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Scaff families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Scaff Family Occupations

    What did your Scaff ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Scaff family was Carpenter. Farmer, Farming and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Scaff. The most common Scaff occupation in the USA was Farmer. 42% of Scaff's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      42%

    • Farming

      17%

    • Keeping House

      8%

    • Carpenter

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Scaff ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Scaff Historical Records

    What Scaff family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scaff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Scaff. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Scaff. For the veterans among your Scaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Scaff Life Expectancy

    What is the average Scaff lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Scaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scaff in 1955 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scaff

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scaff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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