Origins of the Scale surname
About the Scales
We have a total of 2372 records for people with the last name Scale.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Scales.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Scale family's history
Interesting facts about Scale
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Scales most likely to marry?
What are the most common Scale first names?
John
George
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Scales
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Scales in 1921
Farmers Daughter
19
Dressmaker
16
Living On Own Means
14
Annuitant
8
Private Means
8
Commmon male occupations for Scales in 1921
Farmer
42
Farmers Son
14
Solicitor
7
Plumber
6
Upholsterer
6
