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Scotches Family History

Scotches 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: Scotch, Sconce, Schacher, Stitcher, Gotcher, Schochet, Sanches

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Where is the Scotches family from?

You can see how Scotches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotches family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Scotches families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Scotches's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scotches families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotches 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 15 census records available for the last name Scotches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotches 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scotches. 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 Scotches. For the veterans among your Scotches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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