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Scase Family History

Scase Surname Meaning

from Middle English scarse skace ‘stingy niggardly’ (Old French eschars).

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


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Where is the Scase family from?

You can see how Scase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scase family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Scase families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Scase families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Scase's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Scase families in 1891.
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What did your Scase ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scase. 31% of Scase men worked as a Cowman and 83% of Scase women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scase were Blacksmith and Old Age Pensioner.

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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

  • Cowman
    31%
  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Blacksmith
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scase 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Scase. 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 251 military records available for the last name Scase. For the veterans among your Scase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scase lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Scase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scase in 1966 was 63, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scase 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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