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Scillitoe Family History

Scillitoe Surname Meaning

see Shillito.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scillitoe family from?

You can see how Scillitoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scillitoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scillitoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Scillitoe families living in Essex. This was about 77% of all the recorded Scillitoe's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scillitoe families in 1891.
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What did your Scillitoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scillitoe. 45% of Scillitoe men worked as an Incapacitated and 80% of Scillitoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scillitoe were Timber Feller thatcher Heavy Worker and Home Duties.

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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 1939

  • Incapacitated
    45%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%
  • Timber Feller thatcher Heavy Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Home Duties
    5%

What Scillitoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scillitoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scillitoe 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Scillitoe. 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 145 military records available for the last name Scillitoe. For the veterans among your Scillitoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scillitoe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Scillitoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scillitoe in 1968 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scillitoe 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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