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Souen Family History

Souen 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: Soden, Suen, Soren, Son, Sun, Nolen, Shen, Boden, Spoden, Oren

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Where is the Souen family from?

You can see how Souen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Souen families living in Virginia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Souen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Souen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Souen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souen 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 Souen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Souen. For the veterans among your Souen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souen lifespan?

Average Souen life expectancy in 2002 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souen 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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