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Scotness Family History

Scotness 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: Otness, Cotner, Holness, Sandness, Countess, Boness, Fodness, Osness

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Where is the Scotness family from?

You can see how Scotness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotness family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scotness family living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Scotness's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Scotness families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotness 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 46 census records available for the last name Scotness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotness 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Scotness. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scotness. For the veterans among your Scotness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotness lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Scotness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Scotness in 1964 was 80, and 70 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotness

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotness 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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