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Sousan Family History

Sousan 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: Susan, Sousa, Cousin, Younan, Susa, Soman, Supan, Solan, Crusan

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Where is the Sousan family from?

You can see how Sousan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sousan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sousan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sousan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sousan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sousan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sousan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Sousan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sousan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sousan. 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 Sousan. For the veterans among your Sousan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sousan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Sousan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sousan in 1974 was 80, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sousan 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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