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Scoles Family History

Scoles Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scholes.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scoles family from?

You can see how Scoles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scoles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Scoles families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Scoles's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scoles families in 1891.
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What did your Scoles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scoles. 34% of Scoles men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Scoles 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Chair Farmer Maker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scoles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Scoles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoles 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scoles. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scoles. For the veterans among your Scoles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoles lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Scoles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scoles in 1940 was 35, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoles 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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