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Scovill Family History

Scovill Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scoville. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Scovill family from?

You can see how Scovill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Scovill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Scovill families living in Hampshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Scovill's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Scovill families in 1891.
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What did your Scovill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scovill. 15% of Scovill men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Scovill women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scovill were Bookkeeper and Machine Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Scovill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovill 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Scovill. 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 Scovill. For the veterans among your Scovill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Scovill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Scovill in 1944 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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