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Scoresby Family History

Scoresby 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: Sorsby, Soulsby, Cressy, Corby, Hornsby, Crosby, Sorby, Ormsby

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Where is the Scoresby family from?

You can see how Scoresby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scoresby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scoresby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Scoresby families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scoresby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scoresby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scoresby 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 Scoresby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scoresby. 100% of Scoresby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scoresby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Scoresby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scoresby 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Scoresby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Scoresby. For the veterans among your Scoresby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scoresby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Scoresby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Scoresby in 1973 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scoresby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scoresby 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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