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Scovens Family History

Scovens 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: Ovens, Stevens, Coven, Slavens, Cowens, Soens, Scoles, Coveny

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Where is the Scovens family from?

You can see how Scovens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Scovens families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Scovens's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Scovens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scovens 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 54 census records available for the last name Scovens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovens 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 Scovens. 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 25 military records available for the last name Scovens. For the veterans among your Scovens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovens lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Scovens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Scovens in 1943 was 38, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovens 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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