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Scraper Family History

Scraper 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: Schaper, Draper, Raper, Spraker, Schauer, Sarauer, Cramer, Strater

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Where is the Scraper family from?

You can see how Scraper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scraper family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scraper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Scraper families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scraper's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Scraper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scraper 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 Scraper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scraper. 24% of Scraper men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    24%
  • Mechanic
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Scraper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scraper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scraper 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Scraper. 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 343 military records available for the last name Scraper. For the veterans among your Scraper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scraper lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Scraper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scraper in 1961 was 66, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scraper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scraper 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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