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Souz Family History

Souz 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: Souza, Song, Son, Sok, So, You, Sun, Saul, Sol, Su

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Where is the Souz family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Souz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souz 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 Souz. 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 24 military records available for the last name Souz. For the veterans among your Souz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Souz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Souz in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souz 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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