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Scourey Family History

Scourey 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: Courey, Scurry, Coursey, Couey, Mourey, Score, Schrey, Storey, Shorey

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Where is the Scourey family from?

You can see how Scourey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scourey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scourey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Scourey families living in Cornwall. This was about 92% of all the recorded Scourey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Scourey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scourey 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 78 census records available for the last name Scourey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scourey 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Scourey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Scourey. For the veterans among your Scourey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scourey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Scourey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Scourey in 1968 was 91, and 78 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scourey 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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