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Scatch Family History

Scatch 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: Scotch, Hatch, Patch, Schach, Stauch, Stach, Latch, Spach, Katch

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Where is the Scatch family from?

You can see how Scatch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scatch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scatch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Scatch family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Scatch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scatch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scatch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Scatch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scatch 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scatch. 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 11 military records available for the last name Scatch. For the veterans among your Scatch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scatch lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Scatch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scatch in 1986 was 79, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scatch 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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