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Songest Family History

Songest Surname Meaning

see Songhurst.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Songest family from?

You can see how Songest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Songest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Songest families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Songest's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Songest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Songest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Songest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Stereotyper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Songest. 100% of Songest men worked as a Stereotyper and 100% of Songest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Stereotyper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Songest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Songest 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Songest. 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 8 military records available for the last name Songest. For the veterans among your Songest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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