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Sovary Family History

Sovary 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: Savary, Solar, Overy, Bovard, Savard, Novara, Sogard, Solari, Solarz

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Where is the Sovary family from?

You can see how Sovary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovary family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sovary family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovary's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sovary families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovary 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 49 census records available for the last name Sovary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovary 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Sovary. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sovary. For the veterans among your Sovary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Sovary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sovary in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovary 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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