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Soohy Family History

Soohy 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: Sooy, Goody, Moody, Sorby, Sodhi, Stohr, Stohl, Sohn, Koshy, Woody

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Soohy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soohy 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Soohy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Soohy. For the veterans among your Soohy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soohy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Soohy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soohy in 1974 was 69, and 77 in 2002.

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