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Scotlis Family History

Scotlis 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: Solis, Soulis, Scoles, Scotti, Collis, Stathis, Scales, Schepis

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Where is the Scotlis family from?

You can see how Scotlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotlis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scotlis family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Scotlis's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Scotlis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Scotlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotlis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Scotlis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scotlis. For the veterans among your Scotlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotlis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Scotlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scotlis in 1974 was 71, and 67 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotlis 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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