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Scouten Family History

Scouten Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Schouten .

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


Similar surnames: Schouten, Colten, Scholten, Slotten, Coutee, Scowden, Cotten, Outen

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Where is the Scouten family from?

You can see how Scouten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scouten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scouten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Scouten families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scouten's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Scouten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scouten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scouten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scouten. 24% of Scouten men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Scouten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scouten were Labor and Housework. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Dishwasher
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Scouten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scouten 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Scouten. 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 704 military records available for the last name Scouten. For the veterans among your Scouten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scouten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Scouten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Scouten in 1962 was 46, and 78 in 2004.

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