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Scouton Family History

Scouton 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: Scotton, Scruton, Scouten, Colton, Cotton, Bouton, Shotton, Couto

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Where is the Scouton family from?

You can see how Scouton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scouton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scouton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Scouton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scouton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scouton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scouton 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 Scouton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker confectioner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scouton. 100% of Scouton women worked as a Baker confectioner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Baker confectioner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scouton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scouton 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Scouton. 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 144 military records available for the last name Scouton. For the veterans among your Scouton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scouton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Scouton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Scouton in 1962 was 68, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scouton 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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