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Souten Family History

Souten 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: Souter, Scouten, Outen, Botten, Osten, Holten, Bouton, Soter, Soden

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Where is the Souten family from?

You can see how Souten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Souten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Souten families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Souten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Souten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souten 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 Souten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souten. 100% of Souten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Souten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Souten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souten 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Souten. 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 13 military records available for the last name Souten. For the veterans among your Souten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Souten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Souten in 1974 was 87, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souten 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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