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Scotchman Family History

Scotchman 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: Coachman, Couchman, Schuchman, Rothman, Rochman, Cotman, Othman

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Where is the Scotchman family from?

You can see how Scotchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scotchman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Scotchman families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Scotchman's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Scotchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotchman 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 Scotchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scotchman. 72% of Scotchman 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
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Scotchman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 722 census records available for the last name Scotchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotchman 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 Scotchman. 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 15 military records available for the last name Scotchman. For the veterans among your Scotchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotchman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Scotchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Scotchman in 1968 was 64, and 80 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotchman 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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