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Sovi Family History

Sovi 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: Soni, Soli, Sova, Song, Son, Shi, Sok, Mori, So, Sol

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Where is the Sovi family from?

You can see how Sovi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sovi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sovi family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sovi's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sovi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sovi 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 Sovi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Haister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sovi. 100% of Sovi men worked as a Haister. .

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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

  • Haister
    100%
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Sovi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sovi 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sovi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sovi. For the veterans among your Sovi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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