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Souls Family History

Souls 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: Soule, Sours, Soules, Soulis, Sauls, Saul, Sol, Mould, Puls, Soulsby

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Where is the Souls family from?

You can see how Souls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Souls families living in Warwickshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Souls's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Souls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souls 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 Souls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Souls. 100% of Souls men worked as a General Labourer and 60% of Souls 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Retired
    40%

What Souls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Souls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souls 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Souls. 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 756 military records available for the last name Souls. For the veterans among your Souls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souls lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Souls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Souls in 1966 was 72, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souls 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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