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Soval Family History

Soval 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: Koval, Coval, Sokal, Sova, Sol, Savel, Solar, Seal, Sobel, Koral

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Where is the Soval family from?

You can see how Soval families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soval family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Soval families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Soval's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Soval families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soval surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Soval. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soval 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Soval. 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 9 military records available for the last name Soval. For the veterans among your Soval ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soval lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Soval life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Soval in 1973 was 89, and 64 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soval 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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