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Soames Family History

Soames Surname Meaning

Variant of Soame with post-medieval excrescent -s. Perhaps sometimes a variant of Soanes (a Kent name) but alternatively the presence of the name in Kent may be due to migration down the east coast from Norfolk and Suffolk or from London.

The two names may also have been confused.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Soames family from?

You can see how Soames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Soames families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Soames families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Soames's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Soames families in 1891.
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What did your Soames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soames. 15% of Soames men worked as a Bricklayer and 69% of Soames women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soames were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Solicitor
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Soames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soames 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Soames. 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 701 military records available for the last name Soames. For the veterans among your Soames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soames lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1998, in the United States, Soames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Soames in 1954 was 52, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soames 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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