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Soves Family History

Soves 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: Somes, Sovey, Sones, Soles, Moses, Over, Sales, Rover, Love, Cover

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Where is the Soves family from?

You can see how Soves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Soves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Soves families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Soves's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soves families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Soves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soves 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Soves. 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 7 military records available for the last name Soves. For the veterans among your Soves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soves lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Soves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Soves in 1966 was 68, and 95 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soves 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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