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Soun Family History

Soun Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written សួន same as Suon meaning ‘garden’ in Khmer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Soun family from?

You can see how Soun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Soun families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Soun families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Soun's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Soun families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Soun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Soun. 38% of Soun men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Soun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soun 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Soun. 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 25 military records available for the last name Soun. For the veterans among your Soun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soun lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Soun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Soun in 1980 was 32, and 35 in 2003.

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