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Sooby Family History

Sooby 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: Sorby, Looby, Sooy, Sosby, Scoby, Sorbo, Goody, Saxby, Mosby, Corby

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Where is the Sooby family from?

You can see how Sooby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sooby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sooby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Sooby families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Sooby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sooby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sooby 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 Sooby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sooby. 100% of Sooby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sooby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sooby 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sooby. 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 89 military records available for the last name Sooby. For the veterans among your Sooby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sooby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Sooby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sooby in 1959 was 52, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sooby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sooby 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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