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Scottow Family History

Scottow Surname Meaning

From Scottow (Norfolk) which is recorded as Scotohou in 1086. The place-name derives from Old English Scot ‘Scot Scotsman’ (genitive plural Scotta) + hōh ‘heel spur of land’.

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


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You can see how Scottow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scottow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Scottow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Scottow families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Scottow's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Scottow families in 1891.
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What did your Scottow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scottow. 86% of Scottow women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Scottow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scottow 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Scottow. 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 106 military records available for the last name Scottow. For the veterans among your Scottow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scottow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Scottow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Scottow in 1970 was 64, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scottow 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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