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Scavon Family History

Scavon 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: Scavone, Scavo, Seaton, Caron, Savin, Avon, Slavin, Caton, Cason

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Where is the Scavon family from?

You can see how Scavon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scavon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scavon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Scavon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Scavon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scavon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Scavon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scavon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Scavon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Scavon. For the veterans among your Scavon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scavon lifespan?

Average Scavon life expectancy in 2001 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scavon 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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