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Scarpenter Family History

Scarpenter 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: Carpenter, Carpentier, Parmenter, Capener, Schreiter, Charpentier

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Where is the Scarpenter family from?

You can see how Scarpenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarpenter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Scarpenter families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Scarpenter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Scarpenter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarpenter 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 Scarpenter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scarpenter. 100% of Scarpenter 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 Scarpenter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Scarpenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarpenter 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Scarpenter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Scarpenter. For the veterans among your Scarpenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarpenter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1976, in the United States, Scarpenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scarpenter in 1973 was 84, and 76 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scarpenter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scarpenter 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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