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Scothon Family History

Scothon Surname Meaning

see Scothern.

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


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Where is the Scothon family from?

You can see how Scothon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scothon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scothon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Scothon families living in Derbyshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scothon's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Scothon families in 1891.
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What did your Scothon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scothon. 100% of Scothon 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
    100%

What Scothon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Scothon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scothon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Scothon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Scothon. For the veterans among your Scothon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scothon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Scothon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scothon in 1965 was 85, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scothon 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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