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Scavington Family History

Scavington 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: Covington, Carrington, Ovington, Symington, Chivington, Swainston

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Where is the Scavington family from?

You can see how Scavington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavington family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Scavington families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Scavington's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Scavington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scavington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scavington. 100% of Scavington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Scavington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Scavington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavington 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Scavington. 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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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Scavington. For the veterans among your Scavington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavington lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1985, in the United States, Scavington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Scavington in 1974 was 70, and 81 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scavington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavington ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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