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Scarey Family History

Scarey Surname 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: Carey, Schrey, Scarry, Caley, Rarey, Scales, Carby, Carew, Staley

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Where is the Scarey family from?

You can see how Scarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scarey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Scarey families living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scarey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Scarey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scarey. 67% of Scarey men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Scarey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scarey were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Winder
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Scarey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Scarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Scarey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Scarey. For the veterans among your Scarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Scarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scarey in 1965 was 70, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarey 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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