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Scove Family History

Scove 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: Cove, Score, Shove, Scovel, Stone, Stowe, Cave, Love, Cover, Dove

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Where is the Scove family from?

You can see how Scove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scove family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Scove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Scove families living in Wisconsin. This was about 92% of all the recorded Scove's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Scove families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scove 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 110 census records available for the last name Scove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scove 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Scove. 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 Scove. For the veterans among your Scove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scove lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Scove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Scove in 1992 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scove 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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