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Scovel Family History

Scovel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Scoville.

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


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Where is the Scovel family from?

You can see how Scovel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scovel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Scovel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Scovel families living in Ontario. This was about 90% of all the recorded Scovel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Scovel families in 1911.
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What did your Scovel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scovel. 25% of Scovel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Scovel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Scovel were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Artist
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Scovel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scovel 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Scovel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Scovel. For the veterans among your Scovel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scovel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Scovel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Scovel in 1952 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scovel 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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