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White Scott Family History

White Scott 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: Wainscott, Whitestone, Whitsett, Whitecotton, Whitefoot, Whitsitt

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Where is the White Scott family from?

You can see how White Scott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The White Scott family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 White Scott family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded White Scott's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of White Scott families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name White Scott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, White Scott 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 306 immigration records available for the last name White Scott. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name White Scott. For the veterans among your White Scott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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