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Soundy Family History

Soundy Surname Meaning

perhaps a form of Sunday.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Soundy family from?

You can see how Soundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soundy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Soundy families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Soundy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soundy families in 1891.
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What did your Soundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ordnance Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soundy. 50% of Soundy men worked as an Ordnance Fitter and 63% of Soundy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soundy were Carpenter and Private Means.

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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

  • Ordnance Fitter
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Soundy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soundy 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Soundy. 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 175 military records available for the last name Soundy. For the veterans among your Soundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soundy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Soundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Soundy in 1967 was 91, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soundy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soundy 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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