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Scotten Family History

Scotten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scotton.

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


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Where is the Scotten family from?

You can see how Scotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scotten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Scotten families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scotten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scotten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scotten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scotten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scotten. 25% of Scotten men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Scotten women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scotten were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%

What Scotten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotten 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Scotten. 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 673 military records available for the last name Scotten. For the veterans among your Scotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Scotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Scotten in 1958 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotten 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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