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Souffrant Family History

Souffrant Surname Meaning

French and Haitian: nickname from Old French so(u)frant French souffrant ‘suffering unwell’ archaically also ‘patient indulgent’.

This surname is very rare in France.

It was brought to the US mostly from Haiti.

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


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

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  • Miner
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There are 28 military records available for the last name Souffrant. For the veterans among your Souffrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souffrant lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Souffrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Souffrant in 1979 was 80, and 44 in 2004.

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