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Soughton Family History

Soughton Surname Meaning

see Sowton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Soughton family from?

You can see how Soughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Soughton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Soughton families living in Sussex. This was about 55% of all the recorded Soughton's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Soughton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soughton 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 Soughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Storekeepers Assistant Vickers Armstrong H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soughton. 100% of Soughton men worked as a Storekeepers Assistant Vickers Armstrong H W and 80% of Soughton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Storekeepers Assistant Vickers Armstrong H W
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Soughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soughton 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Soughton. 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 131 military records available for the last name Soughton. For the veterans among your Soughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soughton lifespan?

Average Soughton life expectancy in 1969 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soughton 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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