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Origins of the Scatchard surname

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About the Scatchards

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Where do most Scatchards live?

In 1921, most Scatchards lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Scatchards

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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,040 records for the Scatchard surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Scatchards most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Scatchard first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Scatchards

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Scatchards in 1921
At Home

6

Living On Own Means

6

Weaver

6

Worsted Spinner

6

Domestic Servant

5

Common Male occupations for Scatchards in 1921
Blanket Raiser

11

Agricultural Labourer

10

Lock Keeper

10

Farmer

9

Carpenter

8

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