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Scotia Family History

Scotia 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: Cotta, Scorza, Scotto, Cota, Scoma, Sofia, Scalia, Coria, Scott

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Where is the Scotia family from?

You can see how Scotia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scotia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Scotia families living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scotia's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Scotia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotia 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 Scotia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scotia. 100% of Scotia men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Scotia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Scotia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotia 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Scotia. 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 99 military records available for the last name Scotia. For the veterans among your Scotia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scotia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scotia in 1965 was 53, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotia 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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