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Scarr Name Meaning

English: topographic or habitational name from Middle English scarre ‘rocky cliff crag’ (Old Norse sker) for someone who lived on or by such a feature or came from a place so named.

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


Similar surnames: Sparr, Schor, Schorr, Starr, Carr, Score, Spark, Darr, Skaar, Start

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Where is the Scarr family from?

You can see how Scarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scarr families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Scarr families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Scarr's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scarr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scarr. 60% of Scarr men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Scarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scarr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Scarr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 824 military records available for the last name Scarr. For the veterans among your Scarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scarr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scarr in 1963 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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