| ![Show Contents]() Scammell Surname History
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England
Etymology of ScammellWhat does the name Scammell mean? The distinguished surname Scammell is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It is derived from the Old English "scamol," which refers to the "bench on which meat is exposed for sale," and was most likely first borne by someone who worked in a slaughterhouse or meat market. Early Origins of the Scammell familyThe surname Scammell was first found in Wiltshire, where the Scammell family held a family seat from early times. The first known bearer of the name was William Scamel, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Wiltshire in 1185. Early History of the Scammell familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Scammell research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1185, 1273, 1286 and 1302 are included under the topic Early Scammell History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Scammell Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Scammell, Scamell, Scamelle, Scamel and others. Early Notables of the Scammell familyMore information is included under the topic Early Scammell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Scammell migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Scammell Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- I. Scammell, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Wilson" in 1849 1
- J. Scammell, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "William Wilson" in 1849 1
- A. Scammell, aged 46, a matron, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Taymouth Castle" 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Scammell (post 1700) | + |
- Alexander Scammell (1744-1781), American attorney and an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
- Michael Scammell, American professor of writing at Columbia University
- Michael Scammell (b. 1935), English author, biographer and translator
- Royston Edwin "Roy" Scammell (1932-2021), British stuntman and actor, from Hendon, Middlesex, known for his work on Willow (1988), A Clockwork Orange (1971) and Alien (1979)
- William Scammell (1939-2000), British poet
- John "Jack" Henry Scammell (1894-1940), Newfoundland educator, journalist and politician
- Terrence Scammell (b. 1958), Canadian actor and voice actor
- Arthur Reginald Scammell CM (1913-1995), Newfoundland writer, best known for his famous folk song "Squid Jiggin' Ground" at the age of fifteen
| Historic Events for the Scammell family | + |
- Mr. Walter G Scammell (b. 1905), English Leading Stoker serving for the Royal Navy from St Pancras, London, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 3
Vimy Ridge - Albert Edward Scammell (1892-1917), Canadian store clerk, Lance Corporal in the 44th Battalion from Manitoba who died at Vimy Ridge January 1917
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