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Scovell Family History

Scovell Surname Meaning

English (Isle of Wight and Hampshire): variant of Scoville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Scovell family from?

You can see how Scovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scovell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 242 Scovell families living in Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Scovell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Scovell families in 1891.
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What did your Scovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Scovell. 25% of Scovell men worked as a Gardener and 75% of Scovell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scovell were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    25%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Retired
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Scovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovell 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Scovell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scovell. For the veterans among your Scovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Scovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Scovell in 1951 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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