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Screech Family History

Screech Surname Meaning

From Middle English screke (Old Scandinavian skrækr) or its apparent variant scrich, the term refers to ‘a shriek scream’.

It may describe a person who possesses a shrill or screechy voice.

The origin of the word highlights the linguistic connections between Middle English and Old Scandinavian languages.

Such variations in spelling and pronunciation demonstrate the evolution of language over time.

Understanding these roots can provide insight into the characteristics associated with the word.

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


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Where is the Screech family from?

You can see how Screech families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Screech family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Screech families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Screech families living in Devon. This was about 51% of all the recorded Screech's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Screech families in 1891.
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What did your Screech 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 Screech. 43% of Screech men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Screech women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Screech were Farmer and House 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
    43%
  • Engine Fitter
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%

What Screech family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Screech. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Screech 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Screech. 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 474 military records available for the last name Screech. For the veterans among your Screech ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Screech lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Screech life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Screech in 1996 was 88, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Screech 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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