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Soven Family History

Soven 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: Soden, Coven, Boven, Koven, Sovey, Soren, Loven, Sovern, Hoven, Son

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Where is the Soven family from?

You can see how Soven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soven family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Soven family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Soven's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Soven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soven 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 118 census records available for the last name Soven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soven 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Soven. 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 52 military records available for the last name Soven. For the veterans among your Soven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soven lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Soven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Soven in 1972 was 28, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soven 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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