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Scotti Family History

Scotti Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Scotto.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scotti family from?

You can see how Scotti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotti family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scotti families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Scotti families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Scotti's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Scotti families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotti 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 Scotti ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scotti. 50% of Scotti men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Scotti 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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Cabinet Maker (own Acc
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scotti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scotti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotti 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Scotti. 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 Scotti. For the veterans among your Scotti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotti lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Scotti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scotti in 1954 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotti 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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