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Shcott Family History

Shcott 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: Shott, Scott, Cott, Slott, Schott, Escott, Sprott, Scutt, Stott

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Where is the Shcott family from?

You can see how Shcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shcott family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Shcott families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shcott's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shcott families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shcott 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 13 census records available for the last name Shcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shcott 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shcott. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shcott. For the veterans among your Shcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shcott lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shcott 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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