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Soohey Family History

Soohey 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: Toohey, Pooley, Hooley, Looney, Slowey, Cooley, Stokey, Smoley

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Where is the Soohey family from?

You can see how Soohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soohey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Soohey families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Soohey families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Soohey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Soohey families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Soohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soohey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Soohey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Soohey. For the veterans among your Soohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soohey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Soohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soohey in 1971 was 72, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soohey 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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