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Scratton Family History

Scratton 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: Stratton, Scranton, Bratton, Gratton, Catton, Mchatton, Scotton

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Where is the Scratton family from?

You can see how Scratton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scratton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scratton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Scratton families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scratton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scratton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scratton 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 Scratton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scratton. 45% of Scratton 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
    45%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    23%

What Scratton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Scratton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scratton 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Scratton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Scratton. For the veterans among your Scratton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scratton lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Scratton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scratton in 1994 was 68, and 73 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scratton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scratton 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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