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Sovine Family History

Sovine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French and Swiss French Sauvain (in some cases via the intermediate form Sovain):

habitational name from a place so named (in Loire).

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


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Where is the Sovine family from?

You can see how Sovine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sovine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sovine families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sovine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sovine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovine 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 Sovine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sovine. 32% of Sovine men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sovine women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sovine were Polisher and Seamstress.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    6%
  • Polisher
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    30%
  • Seamstress
    20%

What Sovine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sovine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovine 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Sovine. 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 353 military records available for the last name Sovine. For the veterans among your Sovine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovine lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sovine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sovine in 1958 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovine 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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