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Scotter Family History

Scotter Surname Meaning

From Scotter (Lincs), which is recorded as Scotre and Scotere in 1086. The place-name may derive from Old English Scot 'Scot Scotsman' (genitive plural Scotta) + trēow 'tree'.

From Middle English scut 'scout spy' (see Scutt) + -ard.

From Middle English Scot 'a Scot' (see Scott) + -ard.

See Scottow.

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


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You can see how Scotter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scotter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scotter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Scotter families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Scotter's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Scotter families in 1911.
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What did your Scotter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Scotter. 100% of Scotter men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Scotter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scotter 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Scotter. 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 245 military records available for the last name Scotter. For the veterans among your Scotter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scotter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Scotter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Scotter in 1968 was 58, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scotter 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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