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Soveriegn Family History

Soveriegn 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: Sovereign, Severin, Lovering, Overweg, Sovern, Loveridge, Beveridge

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Where is the Soveriegn family from?

You can see how Soveriegn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soveriegn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Soveriegn families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Soveriegn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Soveriegn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soveriegn 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 24 census records available for the last name Soveriegn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soveriegn 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 immigration records available for the last name Soveriegn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Soveriegn. For the veterans among your Soveriegn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soveriegn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soveriegn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soveriegn

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