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Scores Family History

Scores 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: Score, Scoles, Shores, Spores, Storer, Shore, Scales, Cortes, Scopel

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Where is the Scores family from?

You can see how Scores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scores family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scores families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Scores families living in Somerset. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scores's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Scores families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scores 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 Scores ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scores. 67% of Scores women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%

What Scores family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Scores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scores 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Scores. 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 30 military records available for the last name Scores. For the veterans among your Scores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scores lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Scores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scores in 1964 was 69, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scores

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scores 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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