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Scow Family History

Scow Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Skau. Perhaps English a habitational name from Scow in Cumbria.

There is also a Scow Brook in Derbyshire and Scow Hall in North Yorkshire.

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


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Where is the Scow family from?

You can see how Scow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Scow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Scow families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scow's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Scow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scow 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 Scow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scow. 23% of Scow men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Scow women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scow were Mechanic and Servant.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Private Operator
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Servant
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Scow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scow 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Scow. 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 375 military records available for the last name Scow. For the veterans among your Scow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Scow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Scow in 1963 was 86, and 92 in 2004.

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