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Scorce Family History

Scorce 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: Sconce, Score, Sorce, Scarce, Force, Corse, Shore, Sorge, Corte

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Where is the Scorce family from?

You can see how Scorce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scorce family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scorce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Scorce families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Scorce's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Scorce families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scorce 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 157 census records available for the last name Scorce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scorce 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Scorce. 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 34 military records available for the last name Scorce. For the veterans among your Scorce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scorce lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Scorce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scorce in 1974 was 54, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scorce 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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