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Origins of the Scent surname

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About the Scents

We have a total number of 70 records for people with the last name Scent.

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Where do most Scents live?

In 1921, most Scents lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Scents

How common is your surname?

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

We have 64 records for the Scent surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Scents most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Scents.

What are the most common Scent first names?

  • Alfred
  • Alfred William
  • Maria
  • Mary Ann

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Common jobs for Scents

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

Common Female occupations for Scents in 1921
Pauper

3

Farmers Wife

2

Cook

1

Fundholder

1

Infant Teacher

1

Common Male occupations for Scents in 1921
Boiler Maker In Dock Yard

1

Copper Miner

1

Farm Bailiff

1

Farm Labourer

1

Farmer

1

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