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Sovy Family History

Sovy Name 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: Sooy, Novy, Sovey, Sevy, Sova, Song, Son, Sok, So, Loy

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Where is the Sovy family from?

You can see how Sovy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sovy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Sovy families living in New Jersey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sovy's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sovy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sovy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovy. 100% of Sovy 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Sovy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sovy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Sovy. For the veterans among your Sovy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sovy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sovy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sovy in 1967 was 60, and 78 in 1999.

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