This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Soa family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Soa Family History

Soa 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: Son, Sok, So, Sol, Sa, Som, Sola, Sha, Soga, Soma

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Soa family from?

You can see how Soa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Soa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Soa families living in Missouri. This was about 70% of all the recorded Soa's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Soa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Soa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Soa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Soa

Passenger Lists

There are 134 immigration records available for the last name Soa. 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.

View all Soa immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 68 military records available for the last name Soa. For the veterans among your Soa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Soa military records

You've only scratched the surface of Soa family history

Discover More

What is the average Soa lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2000, in the United States, Soa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Soa in 1986 was 23, and 91 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soa 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Soa family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial