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Sovran Family History

Sovran 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: Safran, Moran, Foran, Horan, Govan, Toran, Boran, Soman, Sorin, Koran

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Where is the Sovran family from?

You can see how Sovran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovran family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sovran family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sovran's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sovran families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovran 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 Sovran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sovran. 100% of Sovran men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Sovran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Sovran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovran 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Sovran. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sovran. For the veterans among your Sovran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sovran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sovran in 1965 was 62, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sovran

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sovran 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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