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Sou Family History

Sou Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 possibly based on its Cantonese or Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Su

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sou family from?

You can see how Sou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sou family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sou families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Sou families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sou's in USA. California had the highest population of Sou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sou 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 Sou ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sou. 100% of Sou men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sou 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Sou. 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 150 military records available for the last name Sou. For the veterans among your Sou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sou lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Sou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sou in 1980 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sou 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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