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Sov Family History

Sov 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: Son, Sok, So, Sol, Som, Sova, Soh, Skov, Sow, Soo

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Where is the Sov family from?

You can see how Sov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sov family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sov families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sov family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sov's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sov families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sov 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 105 census records available for the last name Sov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sov 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sov. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sov. For the veterans among your Sov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sov lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Sov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sov in 1986 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sov 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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