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Sceva Family History

Sceva 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: Scala, Seda, Sliva, Sera, Cava, Sena, Leva, Sava, Seta, Cova

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Where is the Sceva family from?

You can see how Sceva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sceva family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sceva families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sceva family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sceva's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sceva families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sceva 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 202 census records available for the last name Sceva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sceva 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sceva. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Sceva. For the veterans among your Sceva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sceva lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sceva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sceva in 1963 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sceva 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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