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Scorse Family History

Scorse Surname Meaning

variant of Corse (3) with prosthetic S-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Scorse family from?

You can see how Scorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scorse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scorse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Scorse families living in Cornwall. This was about 33% of all the recorded Scorse's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Scorse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scorse 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 Scorse ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scorse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scorse 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Scorse. 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 146 military records available for the last name Scorse. For the veterans among your Scorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scorse lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Scorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scorse in 1967 was 79, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scorse 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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