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Soverow Family History

Soverow 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: Severo, Govero, Somero, Sovern, Sorrow, Over, Rover, Cover, Severin

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Where is the Soverow family from?

You can see how Soverow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soverow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soverow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Soverow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Soverow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soverow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soverow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Grinder
    100%

What Soverow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Soverow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soverow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Soverow. 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 6 military records available for the last name Soverow. For the veterans among your Soverow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soverow lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Soverow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Soverow in 1986 was 86, and 90 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soverow 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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