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Scopes Family History

Scopes Surname Meaning

variant of Scope with plural or excrescent -s.possibly of Dutch origin; compare Jenneken Schoppes recorded in Hengelo in 1689.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Scopes family from?

You can see how Scopes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scopes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scopes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Scopes families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Scopes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Scopes families in 1911.
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What did your Scopes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scopes. 39% of Scopes men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Scopes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scopes were Photogravure Engraver and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Furniture Porter
    16%
  • Labourer (timber Yard)
    16%
  • Photogravure Engraver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scopes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scopes 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Scopes. 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 706 military records available for the last name Scopes. For the veterans among your Scopes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scopes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Scopes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scopes in 1958 was 52, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scopes 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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