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Scotcher Family History

Scotcher Surname Meaning

From an unrecorded Middle English scocher, a derivative of Middle English scochen ‘to make a cut to gash or score (something)’ (Old French escocher).

Perhaps denoting a similar variety of occupations as Scorer.

The term reflects the evolution of language and its connection to specific trades and activities.

Throughout history, words often adapt to reflect the practical needs of society.

In this case, the term suggests a focus on tasks involving cutting or scoring materials.

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


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Where is the Scotcher family from?

You can see how Scotcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scotcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Scotcher families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Scotcher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scotcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotcher 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 Scotcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotcher. 24% of Scotcher men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Scotcher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotcher were Builder and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Plumber
    8%
  • Builder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Scotcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotcher 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Scotcher. 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 453 military records available for the last name Scotcher. For the veterans among your Scotcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotcher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Scotcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scotcher in 1975 was 86, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotcher 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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