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Scot Family History

Scot Surname Meaning

see Scott.

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


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Where is the Scot family from?

You can see how Scot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Scot families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Scot's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scot families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scot 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 Scot ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scot. 80% of Scot 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
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%

What Scot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Scot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scot 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scot. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Scot. For the veterans among your Scot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scot lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Scot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scot in 1971 was 55, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scot 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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