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Souly Family History

Souly 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: Solly, Soule, Soucy, Saul, Sol, Sully, Mould, Soulsby, Polly, Study

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Where is the Souly family from?

You can see how Souly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Souly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Souly families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Souly's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Souly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souly 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 123 census records available for the last name Souly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souly 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Souly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Souly. For the veterans among your Souly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souly lifespan?

Average Souly life expectancy in 1993 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souly 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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