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Sovany Family History

Sovany 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, Govan, Savant, Soman, Solana, Savary, Solan, Soland, Sovey

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Where is the Sovany family from?

You can see how Sovany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sovany families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovany's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sovany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovany 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 48 census records available for the last name Sovany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovany 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Sovany. 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 Sovany. For the veterans among your Sovany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovany lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Sovany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sovany in 1970 was 59, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovany

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovany 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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