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Scotson Family History

Scotson Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Scot (see Scott) + -son.

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


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Where is the Scotson family from?

You can see how Scotson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scotson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 177 Scotson families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Scotson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scotson families in 1891.
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What did your Scotson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotson. 32% of Scotson men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Scotson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotson were Builders Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Joiner Carpenter
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    16%
  • Builders Joiner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

What Scotson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scotson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotson 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Scotson. 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 236 military records available for the last name Scotson. For the veterans among your Scotson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Scotson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Scotson in 1970 was 52, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotson 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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