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Sovey Family History

Sovey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sauvé (see Sauve).

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


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Where is the Sovey family from?

You can see how Sovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sovey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Sovey families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sovey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sovey families in 1891.
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What did your Sovey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sovey. 100% of Sovey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Sovey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sovey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovey 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Sovey. 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 376 military records available for the last name Sovey. For the veterans among your Sovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sovey in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovey 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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