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Sovek Family History

Sovek 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: Sovey, Sobek, Sok, Over, Rover, Love, Cover, Dove, Bobek, Savel

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Where is the Sovek family from?

You can see how Sovek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sovek family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sovek's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sovek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovek 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 35 census records available for the last name Sovek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovek 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sovek. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sovek. For the veterans among your Sovek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovek lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Sovek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sovek in 1991 was 68, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovek 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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