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Scoley Family History

Scoley Surname Meaning

see Scholey.

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


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Where is the Scoley family from?

You can see how Scoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scoley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Scoley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Scoley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Scoley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoley 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 Scoley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Groom and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scoley. 100% of Scoley men worked as a Groom and 100% of Scoley 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

  • Groom
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scoley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoley 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Scoley. 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 113 military records available for the last name Scoley. For the veterans among your Scoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Scoley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Scoley in 1966 was 84, and 84 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoley 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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