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Soughan Family History

Soughan 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: Boughan, Vaughan, Hougham, Doughman, Boughman, Southam, Loughran

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Where is the Soughan family from?

You can see how Soughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soughan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Soughan family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Soughan's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Soughan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Soughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soughan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Soughan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Soughan. For the veterans among your Soughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soughan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Soughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Soughan in 1967 was 72, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soughan 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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