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Schottland Family History

Schottland Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Scotland, Schlottman, Scantland, Holland, Shotton, Copeland, Hoyland

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Where is the Schottland family from?

You can see how Schottland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schottland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Schottland families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Schottland's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schottland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schottland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schottland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schottland. 34% of Schottland men worked as an Owner and 100% of Schottland women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    34%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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What Schottland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Schottland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schottland 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Schottland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 77 military records available for the last name Schottland. For the veterans among your Schottland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schottland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Schottland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schottland in 1965 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

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