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Sovani Family History

Sovani 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: Solano, Romani, Govan, Solanki, Savant, Soni, Otani, Soman, Sani

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Where is the Sovani family from?

You can see how Sovani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovani family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 4 Sovani families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovani's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Sovani families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovani 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 15 census records available for the last name Sovani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovani 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sovani. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sovani. For the veterans among your Sovani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovani lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Sovani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sovani in 1974 was 82, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovani 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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