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Scovie Family History

Scovie 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: Scobie, Scovil, Sconce, Cove, Scoville, Score, Stobie, Cowie, Shove

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Where is the Scovie family from?

You can see how Scovie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Scovie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Scovie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Scovie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Scovie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Scovie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovie 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Scovie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Scovie. For the veterans among your Scovie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Scovie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Scovie in 1974 was 87, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovie 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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