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Scoti Family History

Scoti 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: Scott, Scotti, Cott, Cote, Schei, Slott, Schott, Escott, Scutt, Suomi

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Where is the Scoti family from?

You can see how Scoti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Scoti families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scoti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Scoti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoti 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 Scoti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Scoti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoti 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Scoti. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scoti. For the veterans among your Scoti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoti lifespan?

Average Scoti life expectancy in 2000 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoti 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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