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Scavenius Family History

Scavenius Surname 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: Slavens, Caveness, Scales, Schepis, Cabaniss, Stevens, Schweiss

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Scavenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavenius 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Scavenius. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2 military records available for the last name Scavenius. For the veterans among your Scavenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavenius lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Scavenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scavenius in 1971 was 78, and 79 in 1994.

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