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Scotty Family History

Scotty 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: Scotto, Scott, Scotti, Cott, Cotta, Shetty, Slott, Schott, Escott

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Where is the Scotty family from?

You can see how Scotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scotty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Scotty families living in Middlesex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Scotty's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Scotty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotty 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 Scotty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scotty. 50% of Scotty men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Scotty women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotty were Farming and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Scotty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotty 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Scotty. 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 203 military records available for the last name Scotty. For the veterans among your Scotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scotty in 1961 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scotty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotty 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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