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Skottowe Family History

Skottowe 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: Stowe, Shotton, Scotto, Scotton, Sottile, Cottone, Bottone, Slothower

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Where is the Skottowe family from?

You can see how Skottowe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skottowe family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Skottowe families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Skottowe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skottowe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skottowe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skottowe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skottowe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Skottowe. 100% of Skottowe 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
    100%

What Skottowe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Skottowe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skottowe 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Skottowe. 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 59 military records available for the last name Skottowe. For the veterans among your Skottowe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skottowe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Skottowe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Skottowe in 1965 was 67, and 89 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skottowe 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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