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Sovin Family History

Sovin 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: Savin, Sorin, Rovin, Solin, Slovin, Sosin, Covin, Sevin, Sobin, Lovin

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Where is the Sovin family from?

You can see how Sovin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sovin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sovin families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovin's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Sovin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovin 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 204 census records available for the last name Sovin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovin 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sovin. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sovin. For the veterans among your Sovin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Sovin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sovin in 1964 was 45, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovin 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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