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Soverign Family History

Soverign 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, Sovern, Severn, Overton, Sorin, Hoverman

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Where is the Soverign family from?

You can see how Soverign families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soverign family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Soverign families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Soverign families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Soverign's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soverign families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soverign 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 Soverign ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Soverign family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Soverign. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soverign 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Soverign. 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 34 military records available for the last name Soverign. For the veterans among your Soverign ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soverign lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Soverign life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Soverign in 1968 was 59, and 82 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soverign

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soverign 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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