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Scovans Family History

Scovans 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: Shovan, Cowans, Covan, Comans, Solano, Sloman, Cogan, Conant, Ovens

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Where is the Scovans family from?

You can see how Scovans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Scovans family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scovans's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Scovans families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Scovans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovans 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Scovans. 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 Scovans. For the veterans among your Scovans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovans lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Scovans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Scovans in 1988 was 93, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovans 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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