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Scotney Family History

Scotney Surname Meaning

from Etocquigny (Seine-Maritime).

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


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Where is the Scotney family from?

You can see how Scotney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scotney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Scotney families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Scotney's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Scotney families in 1891.
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What did your Scotney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotney. 23% of Scotney men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 81% of Scotney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotney were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Scotney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Scotney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotney 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 777 immigration records available for the last name Scotney. 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 556 military records available for the last name Scotney. For the veterans among your Scotney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Scotney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Scotney in 1966 was 39, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotney 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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