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Scope Family History

Scope Surname Meaning

English (Northumberland and Durham): nickname from Middle English scope scoupe ‘scoop shovel container’ a word applied to a variety of implements.

The purposes of these implements included bailing water from boats, scooping up ingredients in the brewing process, and bringing coal out of a mine.

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


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You can see how Scope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scope family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Scope families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Scope families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Scope's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scope families in 1911.
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What did your Scope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scope. 50% of Scope men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Scope women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scope 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Scope. 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 979 military records available for the last name Scope. For the veterans among your Scope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scope lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Scope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scope in 1952 was 42, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scope 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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