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Scovil Family History

Scovil Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scoville.

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


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Where is the Scovil family from?

You can see how Scovil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scovil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Scovil families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Scovil's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Scovil families in 1891.
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What did your Scovil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Scovil. 100% of Scovil women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scovil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovil 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 659 immigration records available for the last name Scovil. 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 Scovil. For the veterans among your Scovil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovil lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Scovil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Scovil in 1956 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovil 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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