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Sovern Family History

Sovern Surname Meaning

Possibly English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sovern family from?

You can see how Sovern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovern family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sovern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Sovern families living in Derbyshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sovern's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sovern families in 1891.
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What did your Sovern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sovern. 23% of Sovern men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sovern women worked as a Packer.

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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
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Stereotyper
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sovern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovern 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sovern. 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 224 military records available for the last name Sovern. For the veterans among your Sovern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sovern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sovern in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovern 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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