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Sovell Family History

Sovell 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: Dovell, Covell, Bovell, Lovell, Novell, Sorell, Sowell, Scovell

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Where is the Sovell family from?

You can see how Sovell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sovell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Sovell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sovell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sovell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sovell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sovell. 50% of Sovell women worked as an Incapacitated.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Sovell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sovell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sovell. 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 185 military records available for the last name Sovell. For the veterans among your Sovell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sovell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sovell in 1967 was 75, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovell 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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