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Soord Family History

Soord Surname Meaning

see Sword.

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


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Where is the Soord family from?

You can see how Soord families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soord family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soord families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Soord family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Soord's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Soord families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soord surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soord ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Soord. 100% of Soord women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Soord. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soord 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Soord. 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 5 military records available for the last name Soord. For the veterans among your Soord ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soord lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Soord life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Soord in 1985 was 72, and 80 in 2002.

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