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Scovall Family History

Scovall 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: Scovell, Scovill, Stovall, Scoville, Schall, Covell, Coval, Schnall

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Where is the Scovall family from?

You can see how Scovall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scovall families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Scovall families living in Dorset. This was about 80% of all the recorded Scovall's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Scovall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Scovall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovall 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Scovall. 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 13 military records available for the last name Scovall. For the veterans among your Scovall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovall 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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