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Sovo Family History

Sovo 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: Soto, Novo, Solo, Savo, Sova, Soo, Song, Son, Sok, So

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Where is the Sovo family from?

You can see how Sovo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovo family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sovo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Sovo families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovo's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sovo families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovo 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 188 census records available for the last name Sovo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovo 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sovo. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sovo. For the veterans among your Sovo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sovo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Sovo in 1968 was 68, and 56 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovo 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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