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Scotford Family History

Scotford Surname Meaning

from Scotforth (Lancs) which is recorded as Scoteford in 1204. Shotford (Norfolk) which is recorded as Scotoford in 1086. Shotford (Suffolk) which is recorded as Scotforð in about 950 or Scotsford in Heathfield (Sussex). The Gloucs surname seems to be a euphemistic form of Shutford (Oxon) which is recorded as Shitford in 1285.

The Lancs place-name derives from Old English Scot ‘Scot, Scotsman’ + ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed, ford’. The Norfolk and Suffolk place-names derive from Old English Scot or sc(e)ot ‘tax payment’ + ford.

The Oxon place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name *Scytta + ford. For the Sussex place-name see Scotchford.

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


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You can see how Scotford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scotford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Scotford families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Scotford's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Scotford families in 1891.
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What did your Scotford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotford. 43% of Scotford men worked as a Gardener and 83% of Scotford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotford were Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Sign Writer
    29%
  • Carpenter joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Shop Keeper Post Office general
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scotford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotford 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Scotford. 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 144 military records available for the last name Scotford. For the veterans among your Scotford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotford lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Scotford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scotford in 1966 was 69, and 76 in 2001.

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