Origins of the Scovell surname

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    In 1921, most Scovells lived in south-east

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    490 Scovell Travel & migration records
    4,100 Scovells found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Scovell

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    We have for the Scovell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

    Who were Scovells most likely to marry?

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    Scoville Or Scovel Or Scovell Or Schovel Or Scoufell Or Scovil Or Schvells
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    What are the most common Scovell first names?

    George

    William

    Mary

    Elizabeth

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    Common jobs for Scovells

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Scovells in 1921

    Dressmaker

    21

    Laundress

    21

    Private Means

    14

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Milliner

    9

    Commmon male occupations for Scovells in 1921

    Agricultural Labourer

    27

    Gardener

    20

    General Labourer

    18

    Farmer

    17

    Bricklayer

    14

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