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Sovick Family History

Sovick 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: Lovick, Novick, Sovich, Slovick, Hovick, Sevick, Senick, Levick

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Where is the Sovick family from?

You can see how Sovick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sovick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sovick families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovick's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Sovick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sovick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovick. 43% of Sovick 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
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Sovick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Sovick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovick 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Sovick. 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 57 military records available for the last name Sovick. For the veterans among your Sovick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovick lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sovick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sovick in 1948 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovick 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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