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Soi Family History

Soi 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, Shi, Sok, So, Sol, Som, Sui, Doi, Soni, Soli

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Where is the Soi family from?

You can see how Soi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Soi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Soi family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Soi's in USA. California had the highest population of Soi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soi 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 Soi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Laundryman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soi. 100% of Soi men worked as a Laundryman.

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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 1939

  • Laundryman
    100%

What Soi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soi 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Soi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Soi. For the veterans among your Soi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Soi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Soi in 1976 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soi 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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