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Scorey Family History

Scorey Surname Meaning

from Scorrier itself from Medieval Latin scoria ‘waste from mining activities’ found very early in Cornwall.

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


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Where is the Scorey family from?

You can see how Scorey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scorey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scorey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Scorey families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Scorey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Scorey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scorey 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 Scorey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scorey. 16% of Scorey men worked as a Carpenter and 79% of Scorey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scorey were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    11%
  • Dock Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Dressmaker
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scorey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scorey 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 906 immigration records available for the last name Scorey. 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 497 military records available for the last name Scorey. For the veterans among your Scorey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scorey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scorey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scorey in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scorey 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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