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Soave Family History

Soave Surname Meaning

Italian and Jewish (from Italy): habitational name from soave ‘Swabian’.

Habitational name from any of several places in northern Italy called Soave, especially the one in Verona province.

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


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Where is the Soave family from?

You can see how Soave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soave family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Soave families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Soave's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soave families in 1891.
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What did your Soave ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Religieux was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Soave. 100% of Soave women worked as a Religieux.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieux
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soave 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Soave. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Soave. For the veterans among your Soave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soave lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Soave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soave in 1953 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soave 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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