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Scotchford Family History

Scotchford Surname Meaning

Apparently from Scotsford in Heathfield (Sussex) which is recorded as Scottesford in 127. The place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name Scot (genitive Scotes) + Old English ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

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


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Where is the Scotchford family from?

You can see how Scotchford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotchford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Scotchford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Scotchford families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Scotchford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Scotchford families in 1891.
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What did your Scotchford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Landscape Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotchford. 100% of Scotchford men worked as a Landscape Gardener and 89% of Scotchford 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

  • Landscape Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Confectionery Machin
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scotchford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotchford 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Scotchford. 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 77 military records available for the last name Scotchford. For the veterans among your Scotchford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotchford lifespan?

Average Scotchford life expectancy in 1973 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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