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Soverhill Family History

Soverhill 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: Averill, Summerhill, Overholt, Somerville, Sovereign, Stonehill

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Where is the Soverhill family from?

You can see how Soverhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soverhill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Soverhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Soverhill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Soverhill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Soverhill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soverhill 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 Soverhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soverhill. 100% of Soverhill men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Soverhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Soverhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soverhill 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Soverhill. 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 30 military records available for the last name Soverhill. For the veterans among your Soverhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soverhill lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1992, in the United States, Soverhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Soverhill in 1970 was 92, and 92 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soverhill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soverhill 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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