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Scrase Family History

Scrase Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a variant of Crace itself a variant of Grace (1) with prosthetic S-; compare perhaps Johanne Graas 1377 in Poll Tax (Chichester Sussex).

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


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Where is the Scrase family from?

You can see how Scrase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scrase family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scrase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 174 Scrase families living in Sussex. This was about 74% of all the recorded Scrase's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Scrase families in 1891.
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What did your Scrase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scrase. 21% of Scrase men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Scrase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scrase were Bus Conductor and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Police Constable
    11%
  • Building Contractor
    7%
  • Bus Conductor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Scrase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scrase 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Scrase. 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 459 military records available for the last name Scrase. For the veterans among your Scrase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scrase lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scrase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Scrase in 1962 was 51, and 67 in 2003.

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