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Scorgie Family History

Scorgie Surname Meaning

From the place recorded as Scorgeak in 1633 in Badichell Fyvie (Aberdeens) according to Black. The record indicates that the surname was pronounced with /dʒ/ rather than modern /g/.

Furthermore, it is noted that there was an original final consonant, which influences the pronunciation and spelling.

As a result, Scorguie in Inverness is out of the question when considering the historical pronunciation and form of the name.

This distinction highlights the evolution of language and local dialects over time.

Understanding these nuances enriches our knowledge of historical place names and their significance.

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


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You can see how Scorgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scorgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scorgie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Scorgie families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scorgie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scorgie families in 1891.
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What did your Scorgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scorgie. 100% of Scorgie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 942 immigration records available for the last name Scorgie. 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 338 military records available for the last name Scorgie. For the veterans among your Scorgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scorgie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1999, in the United States, Scorgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scorgie in 1951 was 55, and 76 in 1999.

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