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Scouse Family History

Scouse Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Scouse family from?

You can see how Scouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Scouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Scouse families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Scouse's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Scouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scouse 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 Scouse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Printers Packer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scouse. 50% of Scouse men worked as a Printers Packer Heavy Worker and 100% of Scouse 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

  • Printers Packer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Oxy Acetylene Welder
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scouse 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Scouse. 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 103 military records available for the last name Scouse. For the veterans among your Scouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scouse lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Scouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scouse in 1982 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scouse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scouse 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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