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Scohy Family History

Scohy 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: Scoby, Cody, Stohr, Stohl, Sohn, Shy, Scow, Score, Spohr, Coy

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Where is the Scohy family from?

You can see how Scohy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scohy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Scohy families living in Iowa. This was about 29% of all the recorded Scohy's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Scohy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scohy 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 169 census records available for the last name Scohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scohy 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Scohy. 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 30 military records available for the last name Scohy. For the veterans among your Scohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scohy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Scohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Scohy in 1965 was 90, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scohy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scohy 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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