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Sovan Family History

Sovan 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: Govan, Soman, Solan, Hovan, Shovan, Sova, Lovan, Covan, Son, Shan

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Where is the Sovan family from?

You can see how Sovan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sovan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Sovan families living in Quebec. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sovan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sovan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sovan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovan. 50% of Sovan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    50%

What Sovan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Sovan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovan 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sovan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sovan. For the veterans among your Sovan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Sovan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sovan in 1979 was 91, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovan 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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