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Soumie Family History

Soumie 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: Soucie, Soulier, Sorlie, Bouie, Sollie, Soule, Louie, Sobie, Bougie

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Where is the Soumie family from?

You can see how Soumie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soumie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Soumie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Soumie family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Soumie's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Soumie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soumie 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 Soumie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soumie. 100% of Soumie women worked as a Janitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Janitress
    100%

What Soumie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Soumie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soumie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Soumie. 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 34 military records available for the last name Soumie. For the veterans among your Soumie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soumie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Soumie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Soumie in 1967 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soumie 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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