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Scolson Family History

Scolson 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: Colson, Scollon, Colston, Colton, Scotton, Colon, Coulson, Corson

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Where is the Scolson family from?

You can see how Scolson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scolson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Scolson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Scolson families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scolson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scolson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scolson 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 39 census records available for the last name Scolson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scolson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Scolson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scolson. For the veterans among your Scolson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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