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Scovin Family History

Scovin 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: Slovin, Covin, Scovil, Scogin, Savin, Slavin, Schein, Coven, Sorin

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Where is the Scovin family from?

You can see how Scovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Scovin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Scovin family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Scovin's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Scovin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Scovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovin 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Scovin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Scovin. For the veterans among your Scovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovin lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Scovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Scovin in 1993 was 87, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovin 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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