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Scoyne Family History

Scoyne 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: Coyne, Stone, Clyne, Sconce, Sone, Sonne, Corne, Sayne, Score, Boyne

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Where is the Scoyne family from?

You can see how Scoyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Scoyne families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Scoyne families living in Staffordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scoyne's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Scoyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoyne 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 Scoyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scoyne. 100% of Scoyne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scoyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Scoyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoyne 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Scoyne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scoyne. For the veterans among your Scoyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoyne lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Scoyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scoyne in 1972 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scoyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoyne 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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