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Souza Family History

Souza Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Galician: variant of Sousa. Compare De Souza and Soza.

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


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Where is the Souza family from?

You can see how Souza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Souza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Souza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Souza families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Souza's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Souza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Souza 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 Souza ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Souza. 100% of Souza 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 Souza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Souza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Souza 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 27,000 immigration records available for the last name Souza. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Souza. For the veterans among your Souza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Souza lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Souza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Souza in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Souza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Souza 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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