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Sovie Family History

Sovie 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 Sovie family from?

You can see how Sovie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sovie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sovie families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sovie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sovie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sovie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovie. 27% of Sovie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

What Sovie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sovie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovie 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Sovie. 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 916 military records available for the last name Sovie. For the veterans among your Sovie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sovie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sovie in 1965 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovie 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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