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Origins of the Scorse surname

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About the Scorses

We have a total number of 704 records for people with the last name Scorse.

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Where do most Scorses live?

In 1921, most Scorses lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Scorses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 571 records for the Scorse surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.

Who were Scorses most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Scorses.

What are the most common Scorse first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Scorse family members

Common jobs for Scorses

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

Common Female occupations for Scorses in 1921
Stay Maker

10

Dressmaker

5

Domestic Servant

3

Woollen Weaver

3

Carpenter's Wife

2

Common Male occupations for Scorses in 1921
Carpenter

10

Agricultural Labourer

7

Ag Labour

4

Market Gardener

4

Tailor

4

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