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Souva Family History

Souva Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sauvé (see Sauve).

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


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Where is the Souva family from?

You can see how Souva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souva family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Souva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Souva families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Souva's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Souva families in 1880.
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What did your Souva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Souva. 50% of Souva men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

What Souva family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Souva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souva 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Souva. 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 112 military records available for the last name Souva. For the veterans among your Souva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souva lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Souva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Souva in 1955 was 48, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souva 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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