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Sovett Family History

Sovett 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: Lovett, Rowett, Syrett, Swett, Rivett, Kivett, Covert, Cavett, Sovey

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Where is the Sovett family from?

You can see how Sovett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sovett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sovett families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sovett's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Sovett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovett 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 214 census records available for the last name Sovett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovett 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sovett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sovett. For the veterans among your Sovett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovett 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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