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Soan Family History

Soan Surname Meaning

see Soane. Hokkien or Taiwanese form of the Chinese surname 宣 see Suen (1).

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


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Where is the Soan family from?

You can see how Soan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Soan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 21 Soan families living in Surrey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Soan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Soan families in 1891.
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What did your Soan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Soan. 60% of Soan men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Soan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Soan were Gardener and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Worker (generalwo
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Soan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soan 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Soan. 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 459 military records available for the last name Soan. For the veterans among your Soan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Soan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Soan in 1976 was 79, and 80 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soan 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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