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Skotland Family History

Skotland 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, Soland, Skoglund, Swetland, Koland, Holland, Boland

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Where is the Skotland family from?

You can see how Skotland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skotland family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Skotland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Skotland families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Skotland's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Skotland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skotland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Skotland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Skotland. 100% of Skotland men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Skotland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Skotland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skotland 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Skotland. 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 30 military records available for the last name Skotland. For the veterans among your Skotland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skotland lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Skotland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Skotland in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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