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Sovia Family History

Sovia 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: Sofia, Soria, Socia, Sova, Sonia, Savin, Solis, Silvia, Sola, Subia

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Where is the Sovia family from?

You can see how Sovia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sovia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Sovia families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sovia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovia 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 Sovia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sovia. 30% of Sovia men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sovia women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Labor
    18%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Sovia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Sovia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovia 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sovia. 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 138 military records available for the last name Sovia. For the veterans among your Sovia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovia lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sovia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sovia in 1951 was 23, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovia 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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