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Scur Family History

Scur 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: Schur, Saur, Sur, Shur, Sun, Saul, Su, Saar, Kaur, Tur

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Where is the Scur family from?

You can see how Scur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Scur families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scur's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Scur families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Scur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scur 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Scur. 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 13 military records available for the last name Scur. For the veterans among your Scur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scur lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Scur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scur in 1978 was 62, and 45 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scur 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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