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Sovilla Family History

Sovilla 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: Sevilla, Villa, Saville, Scoville, Revilla, Novella, Silla, Bonilla

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Where is the Sovilla family from?

You can see how Sovilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovilla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sovilla family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovilla's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sovilla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovilla 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 Sovilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dress Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovilla. 100% of Sovilla women worked as a Dress Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Maker
    100%

What Sovilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Sovilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovilla 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sovilla. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sovilla. For the veterans among your Sovilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovilla lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Sovilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sovilla in 1992 was 92, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovilla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovilla 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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