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Scothan Family History

Scothan 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: Cotman, Scotland, Cohan, Scotton, Cothran, Cotham, Scotten, Shan

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Where is the Scothan family from?

You can see how Scothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scothan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scothan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scothan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scothan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scothan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scothan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Scothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scothan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Scothan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scothan. For the veterans among your Scothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scothan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Scothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Scothan in 1977 was 80, and 86 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scothan 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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